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commentr/StutterOct 26, 2022
1 points

There a lot of support groups and stuttering communities around the world, check for stuttering groups on Facebook. He needs to feel accepted in this situation. Ping me if you need any more help!...

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commentr/StutterOct 26, 2022
1 points

Take him to a NSA conference, it happens next year. He will meet kids his age who are just like him!...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
1 points

There are support groups in most major cities maybe check those out so he can make friends that truly understand him....

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
19 points

The single best thing you can do for him is have him meet other people who stutter, especially other kids his age. Two amazing organizations for teens are: - Camp Say: https://www.campsay.org/ - FRIE...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
3 points

If he needs someone to chat with I’d be more than willing to chat via text/chat or FaceTime with him. I’ve been there, I know how it feels. Send me a DM....

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
2 points

Just talk to him like a normal person, because he is! I understand why you’re being cautious, but stuttering is just a part of us and most of us just accepted it as a personality trait lol. All he ...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
1 points

I don’t think it has affected it too much. I’ve had multiple women unprompted tell me that they find it endearing and humanizing. Have dated girls out of my league for certain, for periods of time. I...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
3 points

Where's the "It helped it" option?? ;) Seriously, when I was dating the women who is now my wife I said to her in one conversation that I have learnt to give myself permission to stutter. This resona...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
3 points

I’m very introverted anyway and have never had a proper relationship but I’ve had 1 girl said she actually liked it and found it cute, I didn’t understand this at all but it was nice to hear...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
20 points

When I was in highschool and the start of college I'll admit, it was rough... My stutter comes with facial ticks and that's a bit of a deal breaker for some people, I get it. However fast forward a c...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
1 points

Thank you so much! I was trying to get some insight from this sub before talking about it with him but I agree that it is best not to make any assumptions. I'll definitely bring it up and briefly talk...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
1 points

When you have a moment with him that's 1 on 1, talk about his stutter with. Make it light hearted convo but take it serious, if that makes sense. This convo could help him relax around you in the fu...

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
2 points

You did your best. Don’t be hard on yourself. And for what its worth, I don’t think of you as being defined in global terms as your speech I hear you. Tough day. I hope tomorrow is not…...

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
5 points

No you are not .. actually I had the same kind of thoughts multiple times in my life .. a shot of hope every now and then would be enough to get me out of that mindset .....

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
2 points

Accept any kind of feelings you'll have today .. just let it be .. don't resist it .. don't feel bad about yourself for having a bad feeling .. that will guarantee you a fast recovery from what happen...

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
2 points

I really hope that the counsellor had a talk with that stupid teacher. And with the director. Not as a punishment (although he does deserve it), but to prevent something like this to happen again. ...

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commentr/StutterOct 23, 2022
7 points

I’m so sorry this happened. Ppl say stupid shit out of ignorance & there is no shame in how you feel. I don’t know if you’re looking for advise or simply support but just know that many stuttere...

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commentr/StutterOct 22, 2022
2 points

I get that. Thanks for your input! I'm glad I asked though. It's good to get a different perspective and better ideas....

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postr/StutterOct 21, 2022
0 points

What would you recommend as a gift for a 20's F who stutters?

What would you recommend as a gift for a 20's F who stutters? If there is any such a thing, I'd like to find it and gift them! Edit: I gather I offended everyone here. My apologies. I am not looking ...

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commentr/StutterOct 21, 2022
7 points

I know the feeling. I’ve been there. Be proud you actually got up there and did it. You prepared, you did the work and you followed through. Be kind to yourself!...

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