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commentr/StutterJun 24, 2021
21 points

There are good days and there are bad days. Unfortunately today sounds like a bad day, sorry man. as I've gotten a little older I've come to the conclusion that most people dont have a lot of empathy....

Causes & VariabilityCommunity & Support
Severity & FluctuationValidation & EmpathyCycles & Randomness
commentr/StutterJun 24, 2021
4 points

The laughing always manages to angry me even when you’d think it couldn’t at this point, I feel your pain....

Emotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
Frustration & AngerValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJun 23, 2021
61 points

I feel your pain. We all do. Fuck them all is what I say. It's not your fault. There's nothing you can do about it. I commend you for at least trying....

Emotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
Frustration & AngerValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJun 23, 2021
1 points

Thank you so much for trying to make your client more comfortable! I’ve had far too many interviews and meetings that ended with me feeling like less of a human being, I can’t describe how happy I am ...

Community & Support
Validation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJun 23, 2021
1 points

Seeing this I know that you care, which is more that most people, just don't seem too eager to hear what he has to say, it makes us anxious, other than that, talk to your client casually if you can, t...

Emotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
Anxiety & Social JudgmentValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJun 23, 2021
1 points

There will be little awkwardness and tension in the room if this is the first time you are interacting with a person who stutters. It’s natural for you to feel that way, to not know what to do or how ...

Emotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
Anxiety & Social JudgmentValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2021
4 points

Thanks for reaching out. Don’t ever finish the words of your client (probably the cardinal sin of most people). The whole eye contact during stuttering is very dependent on the person, they may break ...

Social & RelationshipsCommunity & Support
Listener ReactionsValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2021
22 points

You are absolutely already doing the right thing, which is being patient and letting them finish. Undivided attention and kindness is the best way to go. Thank you so much for considering their feelin...

Community & Support
Validation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2021
7 points

As a stutterer, I can assure you, the best thing you can do is to just be patient. Let us finish our sentences. Let the person know that you listen to them and understand what they say. When talking i...

Community & SupportSocial & Relationships
Validation & EmpathyListener Reactions
postr/StutterJun 22, 2021
31 points

Tips for hosting a client with heavy stutter?

Tips for hosting a client with heavy stutter? Hi! I host tours, and one of my newest clients has a very heavy stutter. We just spoke on the phone for a while, going over some of their questions. In a...

Community & SupportSocial & Relationships
Validation & EmpathyListener Reactions
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2021
2 points

I can definitely relate to those feelings after graduation. Something I wish I knew about sooner are stuttering support groups. Joining my local National Stuttering Association chapter and going to me...

Community & SupportIdentity & DisabilityTherapy & Professional
Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & PrideSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2021
5 points

I am not trying to discount your feelings in anyway and understand where you're coming from, but that really wasn't the point of the post. It's disheartening that this curse comment gets the most up...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJun 21, 2021
2 points

I just wanna say that i have love for you all and even though i dont have a stutter, your comments are inspiring me. Not only to try and achieve more but to reach out and help others struggling. Im he...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyHope & MotivationAdvice Offered
commentr/StutterJun 20, 2021
2 points

Thanks for your kind words. One positive thing that came from my stutter is that I’m a lot more sympathetic to peoples struggles....

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 20, 2021
8 points

Same but at least i feel like im a lot more sympathetic then if I didn’t have a stutter. That’s something that many people lack so in a way having a stutter showed me how messed up some people and soc...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2021
3 points

I've thought this too. Thank god im not the only person who thinks this but it's still good to be open hearted....

Community & Support
Validation & Empathy
postr/StutterJun 19, 2021
7 points

WEEKLY QUESTION: What is something you think non-PWS (People Who Stutter) will never understand?

WEEKLY QUESTION: What is something you think non-PWS (People Who Stutter) will never understand? ...

Community & Support
Validation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2021
2 points

Agreed with everyone! I've had a speech therapist who stutters, it really helps with the empathy/understanding sides of things!...

Therapy & ProfessionalCommunity & Support
Therapy ExperiencesValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2021
3 points

I had one in the past. I appreciated it to be honest. You know for sure they know what you’re going through and are probably better suited to helping you since they have “skin in the game”....

Therapy & ProfessionalCommunity & Support
Therapy ExperiencesValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2021
0 points

So what, you want them to have issues so you feel better... I don't think that's how it works in the real world, interesting logic though. Kind fo like "I have inoperable cancer so, I'd feel better i...

Community & Support
Validation & Empathy