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commentr/StutterJan 29, 2026
4 points

One foot in front of the other. One day at a time. I skipped/avoided a ton of things in my younger years. Have I done everything I wish I had? no - but I have made some great gains. You're still in...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
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commentr/StutterJan 29, 2026
5 points

Hey! I get it. I've too struggled with my stutter. Now that you know that you want to turn it around, you've already taken the first step forward. I think one of the other things you should do is look...

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commentr/StutterJan 29, 2026
1 points

I am 34 turning 35. I have a degree and I have not really used it. I split rent with my mom and sister and I do not see that as a bad thing, especially in this extremely expensive rental market. I hav...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 29, 2026
3 points

i always think about a girl i meet in high school, she had a stutter worst than mine but she talked a lot, i was sometimes a little jelous of her ahahaa. but she was soo outgoing and a lot of boys lik...

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commentr/StutterJan 29, 2026
3 points

I would always self identify before a date. found one that truly didn't care about it and am happily married now. if your stutter is a turn off to someone then you don't want to be with that kind of p...

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commentr/StutterJan 29, 2026
4 points

The more you can relax and the more confidence you have in yourself the less likely you'll stutter. There are 'avoidance techniques' and distraction techniques but they typically don't work well in th...

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Hope & MotivationAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJan 28, 2026
1 points

I appreciate your vulnerability and openness to criticism. What I can assure you is that the right man will love, respect, and honour you. You can be yourself with him, and you'll eventually find him ...

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Hope & MotivationIdentity & Self-PerceptionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 27, 2026
1 points

ik i probably care about it more than others i just dont like making a fool of myself in front of others. i’m going to try your advice by doing some feel good things before a big speech thanks...

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commentr/StutterJan 27, 2026
1 points

thanks for sharing zen maker. i’m glad you found a work around and getting a great score. i’ll try to find my own work around and look back at your helpful advice :))...

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commentr/StutterJan 27, 2026
3 points

It gets better. I know it’s hard to do, but try not to pass up on saying what you want to say. We have to work a little harder for it, but I’m in my 40s now married with kids and a great job....

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Hope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 27, 2026
1 points

I hope i achieve At least something in life a half decent job or business would be fine too because even that seems unattainable sometimes i hope i be like you guys and make something of myself this i...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 27, 2026
2 points

break it, go stutter, dont give a fuck, do what you have to do, do it in whatever way that you can do it, just do it, leave -> go treat yourself with some good food, hit the gym and watch a good movie...

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Hope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 27, 2026
2 points

I have done the same in college. Stutter your way through, don’t make it worse in your head than it is. True strength is showing your weakness openly instead of hiding from it. Everyone in the audienc...

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commentr/StutterJan 27, 2026
1 points

Being honest I’ll give u one brilliant advice… Stop overthinking look just think for a moment we speak from a mouth not from mind what we think is the only think we are doing wrong we think always bad...

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Overthinking & MonitoringHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 27, 2026
2 points

People make fun of people with missing limbs and make fun of people with tragic lives and even make jokes about those with severe disabilities. That's a reflection of how horrible those people are, no...

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Stigma & BullyingHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 26, 2026
1 points

My advice would be to join a few clubs or volunteer/work etc based on your interests (outside of your studies). That way you’ll meet other people who are like-minded and you form more natural attachme...

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commentr/StutterJan 26, 2026
6 points

I was going to say the same thing - taking on a challenge like this will help to desensitize you to freaking out when you have to do public speaking. As JackStraw mentioned, even fluent people hate p...

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commentr/StutterJan 26, 2026
11 points

It's actually great practice. Public speaking is a massive fear and social blocker for many people, stutter or not. After doing several public speaking sessions your self confidence will be boosted wh...

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commentr/StutterJan 26, 2026
1 points

thanks for your reply! My personal journey was really a lots of self discovery, yoga, inner process, plant medecine, meditation, travelling and bwing more strength and confidence with myself. But no...

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commentr/StutterJan 26, 2026
3 points

Breathe deep and slow, speak slowly, calm down and remember that you’re more than just your stutter. Good luck to you...

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