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commentr/StutterAug 28, 2020
4 points

I've always hated introducing myself, still do until this day. I start college this Monday as well so I'm a bit nervous for the intros. But what I usually do is email the professors ahead of time and ...

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commentr/StutterAug 28, 2020
1 points

Yeah! But I think i also need to have some confidence with the person... If not, it might sound weird....

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commentr/StutterAug 28, 2020
2 points

Way to go! I've been there. I'm 25, had about 10 dates total and am now in a wonderful relationship with my crush who doesn't care about my stutter at all. It really helped me to be upfront about it a...

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commentr/StutterAug 27, 2020
1 points

Hi there! Your post made me sign up in here to share my own insights as a stutterer. First of all, your guy is very lucky having a girl like you who cares! I'm 34 and have been stuttering heavily sinc...

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commentr/StutterAug 26, 2020
1 points

Maybe ask your lecturer before the introduction but I could see that telling everyone will make them feel comfortable and you more at ease - probably meaning less of a stutter. Hope it goes well an...

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commentr/StutterAug 25, 2020
3 points

First of all, shout out to you for being supportive! We need more people like you in the world. I’m definitely one of those people where I don’t MIND if people finish my sentence for me, but I would ...

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commentr/StutterAug 25, 2020
2 points

I’ve been in my relationship for a year & a half. I didn’t bring up my stutter until around the 7-8 month mark because it’s one of my biggest insecurities (maybe it’s the same for your boyfriend?)...

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commentr/StutterAug 25, 2020
3 points

I’ve had my stutter for only 5 years now. It used to be really bad where I couldnt get a single word out without stuttering. Now, I can say full sentences, albeit slower, but I can still get them o...

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commentr/StutterAug 24, 2020
6 points

I know a lot of people here will recommend the "just do it" mentality. The method isn't bad but I would like to give you an easier alternative:) Showing vulnerability is a key aspect of a true relati...

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Disclosure & Telling OthersAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterAug 24, 2020
6 points

Talk and tell it directly to her My gf found that particulary attractive about me, that i told it, and wasnt ashamed of it Now almost 2yrs and going strong...

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commentr/StutterAug 24, 2020
4 points

You can try getting closer through text because that’s obviously an easier communication medium with a stutter...

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commentr/StutterAug 24, 2020
2 points

So far, luckily, I haven't ever been rejected by someone as their friend. I may indeed have issues making friends, but I think it will be fine. I have actually talked with few of my university coursem...

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commentr/StutterAug 24, 2020
11 points

i mean just be up front yo. shes gonna find out sooner or l8r so i mean you may as well get it out & her know that you stutter. hope yall get together tho! good luck soldier...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterAug 24, 2020
14 points

I think that telling the other person that you stutter can be good in many situations, it makes us comfortable and the other one tend to give us time to speak. That would be my advice I guess, good lu...

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commentr/StutterAug 24, 2020
28 points

Just ask her directly, say that you stutter and if that is a blocker for her. I would do that. Prop she will say no problem, and it should make you more confident. And even when she wants just sex, th...

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commentr/StutterAug 23, 2020
1 points

I have definitely been there. What my speech teacher person :0 told me to do is at the beginning of the year, send an email to your teachers saying that you stutter and what stuttering is and stuff li...

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commentr/StutterAug 23, 2020
3 points

I've been where you are! I'd leave for the bathroom every time I had to read! You said you're scared of telling your teacher about your stutter, and I get that. It feel embarrassing. But the best thi...

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commentr/StutterAug 22, 2020
3 points

Thanks a lot! I aviod to talk in public. It's hard to notice my stuttering from the outside. My family and my friends do not even know my speech problem. Because i avoid. I try to run away. But now, i...

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commentr/StutterAug 21, 2020
2 points

If its the first day of school, it would be best to disclose that you stutter to take the edge of And if you can, volunteer to go first to take the fear of being the last to introduce yourself. Good ...

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commentr/StutterAug 21, 2020
3 points

Best thing I ever learned was just to say, "Just so you know, I stutter." The rest is up to them....

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