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commentr/StutterMay 23, 2021
5 points

I think it very much varies on the individual on how confident they feel with their stutter that others would prefer to not let their stutter define them and still work in hospitality for example rega...

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postr/StutterMay 23, 2021
28 points

Stuttering and work/career

Stuttering and work/career I wanted to know what kind of jobs to people with moderate to worse stutter actually do. I just finished school and was calculating my options. I do pretty bad in job interv...

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commentr/StutterMay 23, 2021
1 points

I’m 32 and I’ve always had difficulty approaching women because of my stutter, also because I have no idea how to flirt and make small talk haha. Saying you’re young and things will change in the fut...

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postr/StutterMay 22, 2021
42 points

I can’t approach girls because of my stuttering problem

I can’t approach girls because of my stuttering problem And i feel a failure because of that... in 18 years, i couldn’t make friends and approach a single girl. Every time i want to say something, i j...

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postr/StutterMay 22, 2021
2 points

My latest youtube video were I edited out all my stutters. I make comedic gaming videos. I'm sure only people who have a stutter can hear that I have a stutter even after I edit my videos :D

My latest youtube video were I edited out all my stutters. I make comedic gaming videos. I'm sure only people who have a stutter can hear that I have a stutter even after I edit my videos :D [deleted]...

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postr/StutterMay 21, 2021
25 points

Human Interaction Makes Me Uncomfortable

Human Interaction Makes Me Uncomfortable For the last 6 months or so, I’ve lost all confidence in myself and my speech and being around others makes me uncomfortable, even my friends. My speech is so ...

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postr/StutterMay 20, 2021
4 points

HELP!!! I have a interview tomorrow. Please hype me up!

HELP!!! I have a interview tomorrow. Please hype me up! I have a stutter and social anxiety and I’m so worried I’m gonna bomb it. I’m worried when they ask questions I’ll freeze. I’m worried...

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postr/StutterMay 20, 2021
44 points

Does anyone else feel that their stutter ruined their dating life?

Does anyone else feel that their stutter ruined their dating life? I feel like my stutter took away many relationship opportunities. I’m 25 and still haven’t been in a relationship. For a long time I...

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postr/StutterMay 20, 2021
6 points

Isn't it pathetic?

Isn't it pathetic? Greetings guys, That's my first time posting something in this Reddit community and My first time venting in general so I've no idea what I'm supposed to say Anyways I'd like t...

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commentr/StutterMay 18, 2021
1 points

It is what it is. Lifelong stutterer here, and I've always worked in retail/public facing jobs. The few desk-type jobs didn't offer much respite, as those presented their own challenges, i.e *talking...

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Employment & CareerSeverity & FluctuationHiding & Concealment
postr/StutterMay 17, 2021
3 points

How do I become confident with my stutter?

How do I become confident with my stutter? So I wanna become a golf caddy and that can be a very serious sport/job. So I’m worried if I stutter while I work it’ll be hard to keep a job/get good tips. ...

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commentr/StutterMay 17, 2021
1 points

I work as an English teacher in Japan. Miraculously I'm able to do it with no problems despite having a noticeable stutter in normal life. I like to think the brain turns the stutter off for some rea...

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Employment & CareerHiding & ConcealmentSeverity & Fluctuation
postr/StutterMay 16, 2021
22 points

Got a new job.. I’m happy and worried sick at the same time

Got a new job.. I’m happy and worried sick at the same time Since Covid restrictions are slowly lifting up I was finally able to apply for tons of work and one company (an ice cream store) got back wi...

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postr/StutterMay 15, 2021
40 points

Ordered stuff face-to-face for the first time in forever, forgot how it was like...

Ordered stuff face-to-face for the first time in forever, forgot how it was like... Finally work is coming to an end and I got out of my den for the first time in forever to ran some errands. I wanted...

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commentr/StutterMay 15, 2021
1 points

I use to hide my stutter quite good so I didn't have bullying accidents DUE to my stutter. I would say that my shyness and my inability to answer complexly to the insults, because of my stutter, left ...

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commentr/StutterMay 13, 2021
4 points

Me too. I think it's due to the fact that the more comfortable we are with someone, the more we feel like we are free to speak without having to worry about our stutters....

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postr/StutterMay 12, 2021
35 points

I stutter most in front of my mom

I stutter most in front of my mom Out of all people, my mom gets the worst of it. I guess I'd rather that than be perfectly fluent with her and a stuttering mess everywhere else in the world. My stutt...

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commentr/StutterMay 10, 2021
2 points

I feel your frustration. I too feel that way about the phone. Easier for someone to call me than me call them so I didn’t have to say who I was. What helped me was keeping a metronome beat almost and ...

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postr/StutterMay 10, 2021
3 points

Confidence

Confidence For me, it was a big step, to understand, that confidence will not stop my stutter. I lost confidence when i had it, because of the stuttering. Now, even when i stutter, i'm still confident...

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Hiding & ConcealmentMindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMay 10, 2021
10 points

I agree that speech techniques are not the answer, I honestly think they can even get in the way. The battle is within our subconscious, not our physical ability to speak. ​ How do you ma...

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