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commentr/StutterSep 29, 2024
2 points

Hold on to your resilience. You can't change all the pain we have suffered because of our puzzling disability. What we can do is to maximize every other facet of ourselves. We do have strengths that o...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Hope & MotivationTrauma & Psychological
commentr/StutterSep 29, 2024
1 points

To me it means I can live the rest of my life like this and be okay. My self worth is not tied to how well I am speaking anymore. I still try to improve the stutter, acceptance isn’t giving up. That m...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
postr/StutterSep 29, 2024
1 points

Im done with discord, the mods here act as its of his father , i want to make new one with people who really care and tend to fix their stutter not just surrenders

Im done with discord, the mods here act as its of his father , i want to make new one with people who really care and tend to fix their stutter not just surrenders my winter arc will be crazy...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterSep 29, 2024
1 points

Keep working out bro. I’ve been hitting the gym 5 years consistently. Working out does build confidence but never did much to help my stutter directly...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Hope & MotivationHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterSep 28, 2024
1 points

This is always on my mind in the background. The fact that it is possible to not care to the extent that you can voluntarily stutter infront of anyone. I think if you can master this, you'd be thank...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & Motivation
postr/StutterSep 28, 2024
15 points

My speech therapist is very pleased with my progress!

My speech therapist is very pleased with my progress! She has said in the last seven months I have made outstanding progress and has been one of the best they have seen. Just wanted to share with you...

Therapy & ProfessionalCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Therapy ExperiencesSeverity & FluctuationHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterSep 28, 2024
0 points

First off stop thinking like that. YOU are holding yourself back no one else is. I'm 43 and I've stuttered all my life. I was told I wouldn't be anything. I served over 15 years in the Army 12 of that...

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Hope & MotivationAcceptance & PrideStress & Fight/Flight
postr/StutterSep 28, 2024
8 points

Anyone else kind of get away with using lots of filler/substitutions?

Anyone else kind of get away with using lots of filler/substitutions? I used to fear stuttering and think about it 99% of the time. Like nearly 100% consumed with constant fear and negative feedback l...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 28, 2024
0 points

I have friends who make jokes around with me, but in a good way, they know I’m sensitive about it so they try and lighten the mood. I’m blessed to have great people around me and I know you can find t...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterSep 28, 2024
5 points

It’s the World Stop Stuttering Association. I signed up for their StopStutter app and meet tons of people my age that Stutter too. Today a guy named Kuvar taught the class since the teacher didn’t sho...

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Advice OfferedFriendships & BelongingHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterSep 27, 2024
1 points

Help with what? Gaining confidence and reducing fear? It helped me. I don't know if a uni toastmasters has a different vibe, but everyone was very supportive. I actually joined twice. The firs...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Advice RequestsHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterSep 27, 2024
1 points

I don't beleve in speech therapy. Sorry, I think the ones that went at that age and got "cured" would have cured all by themself.  I think at that age: don't draw attention to his speech.  Give hi...

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Seeking TherapyGenetic & Family FactorsHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterSep 27, 2024
1 points

That's still young, my friend. I'm talking about past 35 maybe...It will get better. You can reap the benefits earlier by disclosing and becoming more relaxed about it. That's your journey to more flu...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hope & MotivationDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 27, 2024
2 points

That’s a good attitude to have. Once you accept it..you are free to enjoy life. Best wishes to you my friend....

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterSep 27, 2024
2 points

Yeah, it takes years, even decades. Think about it. You spend your entire childhood exposed to chronic trauma. It takes a lot of time and effort to reverse the mindset and to heal. I started my stu...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Trauma & PsychologicalHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterSep 27, 2024
1 points

I probably feel this way every other day, but what helps me is remembering that there are so many people out here who won't care about your stutter and will love and accept you based on the person you...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & PrideAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 27, 2024
7 points

You will find people that will take time to listen to you , and it's priceless. Even for fluent people Don't lose hope 🌞...

Emotional Experience
Hope & Motivation
commentr/StutterSep 26, 2024
3 points

Believe me man life is great, take it from me as someone who survived a literal warzone in my homecountry. U are lucky that u have a phone bc theres some mf that doesnt know when his next meal gonna b...

Emotional Experience
Hope & Motivation
postr/StutterSep 26, 2024
8 points

Positivity Thread (Share Your Strategies & Advice)

Positivity Thread (Share Your Strategies & Advice) It really breaks my heart that so many of us are struggling and suffering with our stutters, reflected in the amount of very negative posts that I've...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationMindfulness & BreathingAcceptance & Pride+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 26, 2024
2 points

There are some days I have clarity, like I know I’ll be fluent no matter what. In those days, I am happy. No matter what’s happening. Knowing I can speak without any stutter makes me instantly happy. ...

Emotional Experience
Hope & Motivation