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commentr/StutterJun 21, 2022
14 points

please keep in mind that not all people who stutters think the same thing and one person's response might not be appropriate for another. we are all human beings though, so "Hey man, sorry I made ...

Community & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Validation & EmpathySelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJun 21, 2022
2 points

Thank you so much, this is the most inspirational thing ive heard in a long long time. Truly thank u...

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Validation & EmpathyHope & Motivation
postr/StutterJun 21, 2022
10 points

Need advice: Made an insensitive comment to someone with a stutter. How to apologize?

Need advice: Made an insensitive comment to someone with a stutter. How to apologize? I was making friends with someone new and had spoken for a bit but didn’t realize they had a stutter and made an i...

Identity & DisabilityCommunity & Support
Stigma & BullyingValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJun 21, 2022
4 points

I agree completely. That’s actually one of the first things I thought about when I realized he had a stammer....

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Validation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJun 21, 2022
1 points

Hey how do your friends react when other people or you make fun of them? And have they apologized yet?...

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Validation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJun 20, 2022
1 points

I'd like to give your friends the benefit of the doubt, and not believe that as your real and true friends they were very pointedly being cruel. Do you guys banter, or talk shit, in good fun? Me and m...

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Validation & EmpathySelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJun 20, 2022
4 points

Its totally normal, i stutter less amongs other stutterers, go figure.......

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Validation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2022
6 points

If they know about your stutter, they’re just being assholes. I had a friend once that heard me stutter and said “dang you’re still doing that? I thought you grew out of that!” I had to tell her it’s ...

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commentr/StutterJun 18, 2022
1 points

Hey MP-Dutch, don't let the negativity get to you. Unfortunately many people have an agenda and believe they know everything. Any information that goes against the grain will be put down. Unfortuna...

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Validation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2022
2 points

I work in the area of mental health…trust me when I say there is support out there. Sensitive, compassionate, non judgemental and professional support that can make a real difference when in desperate...

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commentr/StutterJun 17, 2022
2 points

Not necessarily an answer to your question, but I wanted to thank you for reaching out for help around this. When I developed my stutter (when I was not that much older than your son), my own father w...

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Validation & EmpathyHome Support
commentr/StutterJun 17, 2022
1 points

I really appreciate girls like u Be patient with him, if he will bring that up just be honest with him, that doesn’t bother u and he will appreciate that I dated a a lot of girls actually and some jus...

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Validation & EmpathyDating & Romance
commentr/StutterJun 17, 2022
6 points

I'm sorry you're dealing with this. Parents often mean well but have no idea how harmful their words can be. Talk to her about it. If she doesn't improve her behavior, it's time to start distancing y...

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Validation & EmpathyParent Emotions & Guilt
commentr/StutterJun 17, 2022
1 points

Politely smile and look at his eyes whenever he gets stuck. Be patient and don’t have him doing all the talking....

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Validation & EmpathyListener Reactions
commentr/StutterJun 17, 2022
5 points

I had a friend I had known for a bit ask me "hey can I ask you about your stutter?" and asked me a question. I agree that it's nice when people don't approach it like it's some taboo. However, for OP ...

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Disclosure & Telling OthersValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJun 17, 2022
6 points

My boyfriend stutters and he didn’t mention it before our first date either. He said he appreciated that I was patient and still remained talkative and interested throughout the date. I definitely sec...

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commentr/StutterJun 17, 2022
1 points

I know how it is to stutter as I have done it for most of my life. Just ask if you have questions....

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commentr/StutterJun 17, 2022
15 points

Listen to what he has to say, don’t finish his sentences, give good eye contact to show you’re interested and laugh at his jokes…his stammer doesn’t define him and if you demonstrate this also by just...

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Validation & EmpathyDating & Romance
postr/StutterJun 16, 2022
19 points

Going on a date with a man who stutters - best thing to say to put him at ease?

Going on a date with a man who stutters - best thing to say to put him at ease? Hi all, I do not stutter but I am going on a first date with a guy who stutters and he doesn’t know I know about it (on...

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Dating & RomanceValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJun 11, 2022
2 points

That is a golden response, Vulnerability, everybody struggles with their Egos getting in the way rather that being physically or emotionally. Imagine all the potential matches that people with speech ...

Community & SupportCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathySelf-Advocacy & BoundariesAuthenticity vs. Masking