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Was anyone fluent before they started stuttering?

Was anyone fluent before they started stuttering? I started stuttering around age 12 which seems to be uncommon as most people seem to start stuttering as soon as they can speak. I could speak perfect...

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I just prefer those who understand and respect me, who accept me the way I am. Hope I got the gem I am looking for😊...

The above was his reply … he even apologised to Tina privately for wrongly accusing her, because I decided to end this by taking the blame on me. I don’t know how he would feel now that he would see t...

Also, as Tina denied the words, and I sent him the above, he replied to me with the below: “Your reply seems contradictory, “Maria” (note: I changed the name). Nevertheless, since Tina denied everyth...

Admittedly, I didn’t, I thought it would be best to not say anything to avoid conflict....

Your friend said he was hurt by something you told him and you turned it around on him. You didn't say the mean thing but did you stand up for your friend? And he is allowed to be hurt even if it's tw...

Who is on the right?

Who is on the right? I would really appreciate your opinion on the below. One of my (former) close friends (“Andrew”; fictitious name) has autism and stutter, and once asked me if a mutual friend (“T...

that's a really thoughtful approach to help put customers at ease and reduce any awkward moments. I think a simple, friendly phrase works best, something like I have a stutter, thanks for your patienc...

Fluent Under Pressure, Blocks When Relaxed – Emotion/Impulse Triggered? How Can This Go Away Completely?

Fluent Under Pressure, Blocks When Relaxed – Emotion/Impulse Triggered? How Can This Go Away Completely? Hi everyone, I’m posting because my case feels very specific and I’m wondering if anyone relat...

The search for a companion is all about compatibility. Find someone who doesn't mind your stuttering, someone who will sit there and wait for you to finish your sentence. Believe it or not, they are...

I think you are already facing life and going through it by being courageous. I’m sitting here not planning to marry or do anything. Hopefully I will be like you one day going through life even with c...

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A question for my single fellow stutterers

A question for my single fellow stutterers Have you guys ever asked yourselves if you would prefer your husband/wife to have a normal speech or a stutter? Personally when i thought about it, i came ...

OP, the only advice I can give you is to get in contact with a speech language pathologist in your country. My guess is you do not reside in the United States. When I attend the National Stuttering ...

Big hugs to everyone here. Thank you for sharing your stories, advice, and strength. I truly feel less alone because of you all....

Thank you! I’m not concerned about the face to face part, or having to interact often. However, I am very sensitive and have had one to many people laugh while I’m speaking and then panic once I respo...

It’s crazy how many of us are fighting the same silent battle. I get that urge to escape and just breathe without fear. But the fact that we’re still working, still speaking, still showing up — even t...

I stutter when talking to Indians.

I stutter when talking to Indians. I am Indian, but I live in a non-English-speaking country. I talk to people of different ethnicities in English all the time. But when I talk to fellow Indians in En...

To be in that position as president it's very obvious that people will make fun of you. In my opinion we better not to put ourselves in tough situations. Plus with all due my respect for you but stutt...