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commentr/StutterOct 21, 2021
1 points

How did it go? I've been thinking about how whatever situation I have to face today is not as bad as what you're up against....

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Validation & Empathy
commentr/StutterOct 21, 2021
3 points

I think my moment of improvement was realising that 1) many non-stutterers also struggle with starting/continuing conversation 2) 99% of people you speak to don't care that you have a stutter, they h...

Community & SupportAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2021
2 points

I know many people who stutter. When you start to meet others who stutter, you realize that you’re not alone… meet more, lather rinse repeat - you’ve found your tribe. And the tribe knows that there’s...

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commentr/StutterOct 20, 2021
1 points

Totally understand that! Phone calls are so stressful especially to people you don’t know and it makes it even tougher for people who stutter. Let us know how you did! I have to keep on reminding myse...

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Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterOct 20, 2021
9 points

What Awareness Really Means

What Awareness Really Means oct 22 international stuttering awareness day coming up. im the only one my friends know who stutters. sonia feel like getting the message right is important. so, other tha...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyPublic Awareness / Media
postr/StutterOct 19, 2021
4 points

Intersectionality

Intersectionality the ever-popular lens by which society views one another, all too often exclusive to *physically* immutable characteristics. yet instead of showing our *audibly* immutable characteri...

Identity & DisabilityCommunity & Support
Identity & Self-PerceptionValidation & EmpathyMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterOct 19, 2021
3 points

Oh, I've definitely met people, but they all say "I have a stutter" or "I used to have one too!" yet never fumble on their words. Like dude, your surface-level empathy of trying desperately to relate ...

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Validation & Empathy
postr/StutterOct 18, 2021
49 points

How is stuttering so common yet I’ve never met another person in real life with a stutter

How is stuttering so common yet I’ve never met another person in real life with a stutter ...

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Validation & EmpathyStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterOct 18, 2021
4 points

The ghost now appears to be a jerk. At some point, it happens to everyone of us. I understand your anguish....

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Shame & EmbarrassmentValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterOct 18, 2021
1 points

Great advice above^ The original post made me smile. Reminds me of my ex who was very patient with me. And never made me feel strange or weird for stuttering. Honestly, I wish you both the best of ...

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Validation & EmpathyDating & Romance
commentr/StutterOct 15, 2021
1 points

Imo it's better if the person acts like its something normal or nothing too particular, i do not want empathy or some kind of pity. So probably if you just keep eye contact its good as long as one use...

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commentr/StutterOct 15, 2021
2 points

Im pretty sure you have all the answers you need, but I just wanted to say that as someone who stutters(me) you're an amazing person in general for even wanting to know an answer to a question you hav...

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Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterOct 14, 2021
16 points

Seeking input on being a good listener

Seeking input on being a good listener Hi all! I don't have a stutter but I've recently met a new friend who does and I'm curious to know more about being a polite listener & a good friend for som...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 13, 2021
2 points

I'm really sorry you have to deal with ignorance on a daily basis; it's rough. I just wanted to say: despite the fact we'll likely never meet, I don't stutter myself and don't have any close relation...

Community & SupportSocial & Relationships
Validation & EmpathyLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterOct 12, 2021
2 points

I know this feeling and I completely understand. Don't think to much about OP and just know it's not your fault....

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Validation & EmpathyHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterOct 12, 2021
5 points

Okay David that was beautiful. Thank you for sharing this. I’m glad you’re sharing your struggles in order to help others 💜...

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Personal StoriesValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterOct 11, 2021
16 points

> i don't why i am posting this Because it hurts? Because it's better to let that out than hold it in. You're not alone. The frustration of stuttering can be overwhelming. You can always talk to...

Emotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
Frustration & AngerValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterOct 11, 2021
2 points

Totally understand where your coming from the feelings of speaking and not stuttering is huge to people like us! Congratulate yourself every time You do it! Remember to be easy on yourself and forgive...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 10, 2021
1 points

Thank you!! I believe that there is healing in sharing so that any PWS around the world knows that we are here to help one another....

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Validation & Empathy
commentr/StutterOct 9, 2021
5 points

You got this brother! Fill yourself with friends who don’t see you as the guy who stutters, or bring it up to ur buddies to find out how to feel that way. If not any buddies, you have us I promise you...

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