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I'm in the same boat as you. my friend. I'm much older, though. I remember going out on a first date and being asked if I had any siblings. I knew I'd stutter on "sister," so I said "no." After I ...

If I start thinking about it, they’ll probably kick into high gear tomorrow. But w’s, l’s, r’s are a few. With where I work at the moment (city with an l and store with a w) it’s not helpful. If I can...

Speaking faster: look up the micro machines guy. When I was young, I saw him talk about how to speak faster. He’d put a cork in his mouth and practice. I did it on and off and it seemed to help....

For me, it’s been about learning how my stutter works and endlessly practicing work arounds for tough letters and bad times. Having to say things a certain way is a curse for me so I play thesaurus a ...

From certain jobs. Anything with a script, I’m going to have a hard time with unless I feel super supported. And it also depends on what the store name is. If it starts with any of my iffy letters, I’...

Embarrassing moment (stutter w/dyslexia - GREAT combo! NOT!)

Embarrassing moment (stutter w/dyslexia - GREAT combo! NOT!) So... been going to this local brewery for past couple years. Am a regular of sorts. Was there on fri eve... was very busy plus i was me...

Has anyone here lost a job, or find it difficult to get employed in the first place, due to their stutter?

Has anyone here lost a job, or find it difficult to get employed in the first place, due to their stutter? God I hate stuttering sometimes. I think I was born with mine but it's so fucking embarrassin...

"Just talk to yourself"

"Just talk to yourself" Okay but the problem is that I shot myself in the foot like fifteen years ago when I was still a kid and started to voice my thoughts to myself when nobody was around as a form...

I find that gimmicks like that only work temporarily for me. Fine to order at a bar. Not a long term option....

Seeking Advice: Dealing with Intermittent Stuttering and Looking for Solutions

Seeking Advice: Dealing with Intermittent Stuttering and Looking for Solutions Hey guys, I have mild stuttering. Most people I know don't realize I have this problem, but sometimes I experience real...

Cheat code

Cheat code I stutter quite often, but it’s more manageable than others. Anyways I found a technique that I can use that helps eliminate my stutter. Let me first of say that I can speak German, my fam...

Oh yes, I understand, I misinterpreted, can you explain better how you introduced yourself, how you spoke to her? This can help you reflect better so you don't make these mistakes in the future and wi...

Hehe. It’s usually at my uni or like in the metro or so. I always say something that’s on my mind, like, “it’s so busy today”, “I’m so jealous that you have a hat it’s so cold” and continue to make th...

I did not. My stutter's improved over the years and somehwat surprisingly this was the first it ruined a date. Maybe I should start. I'm going to text this girl the truth, at least I might get some cl...

Thanks. I didn't really expect the stuttering to be an issue since I'd largely gotten it under control. But I did start thinking about it once I realized I was shaking and stuttering 🙁 To be fair ...

I can understand your frustration, but it seems like you are focusing too much on trying not to stutter and you end up stuttering even more. You were not born with a defect, stuttering will not stop y...

Anxiety and stuttering just led to one of the most humiliating nights of my life

Anxiety and stuttering just led to one of the most humiliating nights of my life For the past few years I'd been working on dealing with my stutter, anxiety, and on general self improvement. I thought...

Pharmacological ways to reduce stutter

Pharmacological ways to reduce stutter Hi, while it's okay to stutter and that it's acceptation as being part of neurodiversity should be normalized, I'd like to bring awareness that some causes of st...

Figured it out?

Figured it out? Hi everyone, I’m a person who stutters. I usually deal with heavy blocks, and throughout my life, I noticed something strange, I never stutter at all when I’m walking and speaking or...

I usually avoid first time interactions because I got to introduce myself and all,I have finally realized that I should talk to people more often than not. My brain usually gets a signal when I have t...