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commentr/StutterApr 10, 2023
1 points

Thanks for being so supportive. Stuttering can change your life through the frustration of never being able to express yourself as well as the stigma of being less than others. We need support from ou...

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commentr/StutterApr 10, 2023
3 points

Just please know— You are not alone. We are going through this together. Have you tried /considered looking into stuttering support groups? I spent my whole life feeling all alone and hopeless. I sta...

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commentr/StutterApr 9, 2023
9 points

In my experience, the answer is 1 I decided after years of speech therapy doing little to nothing and speech tricks never becoming a habit after years of practice, that I would stop trying. I decided...

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commentr/StutterApr 8, 2023
2 points

This is sooo helpful thank you! I also looked it up and wow being able to name it is such a game changer...

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commentr/StutterApr 7, 2023
1 points

I love it! I know, weird but I’m like “Hey! I stutter too, take your time 😊” i love meeting fellow stutters, helps me feel less alone and something to relate to....

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commentr/StutterApr 7, 2023
1 points

Exactly lol. I had a younger neighbor who stuttered badly and although i always listened to him very patiently but deep down i was hating it so much....

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commentr/StutterApr 7, 2023
0 points

It's not uncommon to feel that way, as hearing others stutter might remind you of your own struggles and insecurities. It's important to recognize and address these feelings, as they can offer valuabl...

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commentr/StutterApr 7, 2023
2 points

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your parents and the challenges you've been facing. Grief, stress, and anxiety can indeed have an impact on your stutter, and it's completely understandable that...

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commentr/StutterApr 7, 2023
1 points

I'm so sorry to hear about the challenging situation you've been facing with your niece and your brother. It's understandable that the stress of the situation could cause your stutter to flare up. Rem...

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commentr/StutterApr 7, 2023
2 points

Welcome! It's great that you've found this group and decided to join. Many people here can relate to your experiences with stuttering, including the interesting observation that you don't stutter when...

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commentr/StutterApr 7, 2023
4 points

In my 20's, on a bus in Oakland, CA with friends on our way to home base for a party. Meet another rider going there, he stutters. Friends give a funny look thinking he was making fun, I call the squa...

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commentr/StutterApr 7, 2023
8 points

You’re always there to shed light on the darkness that is, my stutter. Thank you 🥺...

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commentr/StutterApr 6, 2023
1 points

just be supportive, when i was 6 i was mostly criticized and made fun of from my parents so just make him comfortable. seek help of course but also understand that for some, it doesn’t go away...

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commentr/StutterApr 6, 2023
1 points

I understand everything you're saying, and needless to say we're are being very positive about it too him and have been since the start....

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commentr/StutterApr 6, 2023
4 points

great post. my 9 year-old has been stuttering since she was three. it comes out more around other people, and differs between her mother and I. thanks for posting this. reading things like this puts u...

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commentr/StutterApr 5, 2023
15 points

I mean i def get where you are coming from, and what you are saying... but idk how people should act when they come across something unusual....

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commentr/StutterApr 5, 2023
1 points

Yes, and I think it does actually help if they say don’t say sorry I don’t mind even if I know it’s not the case....

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commentr/StutterApr 4, 2023
1 points

Thank you for your great response! It would be incredibly helpful if you could expand on your thoughts a bit further. Your input is immensely valuable and greatly appreciated! This doesn't takeaway an...

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commentr/StutterApr 2, 2023
1 points

Yes, I agree but no reason for you to look that much into it. I came across the sub yesterday and wanted to see what would people think because opinions of others with same issue are always valuable....

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commentr/StutterMar 29, 2023
25 points

One thing that's good to keep in mind is that stuttering is always worse for the person who stutters than those around. People will respond to me empathetically, saying they don't mind, but that's a...

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