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commentr/StutterOct 27, 2023
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Keep your head up! You’re probably right about dodging the bullet! Any place that doesn’t want you just because of your stutter doesn’t deserve you. You’ll find a job that’s a perfect fit eventually...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2023
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Hi I found this extremely difficult at the time (over 20 years ago), a function of my own shame. I took the plunge and ended up marrying herself. We have 3 wonderful kids, they brighten up my day, t...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Dating & RomanceAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 26, 2023
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People find many things funny that they shouldn’t laugh about. Not sure if you’ve ever laughed at someone’s insecurity, but if you have, they probably felt the same way you did. It sucks to stutter, I...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Stigma & BullyingSuicidal Ideation & High DistressMindset shift+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 26, 2023
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Hey! Look at how good you’re doing with this video! You did so well! Put yourself in the same mindset as you did when making this video. If the person has mutual feelings for you, then they should acc...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 26, 2023
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Speaking with confidence despite having a stutter is even sexier than those without a stutter imo...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 26, 2023
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Yes, it isn't. Who have claimed otherwise? Many people think in black and white, including this subreddit. They are either needlessly optimitistic or too pessimistic. CBT is a good antidote for this ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Medicalization / NeurodiversityAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 26, 2023
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I agree. Telling that I have a stutter and that's what I am. That's what defines me and still being confident is kickass confidence. Own your stutter and be confident about it. Everything is sexy if w...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideIdentity & Self-PerceptionHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 26, 2023
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This. Confidence (not cockiness) is always sexy, presence of a stutter shows someone upfront that you have things that could make you less confident but you still are anyway. This combination is a p...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 26, 2023
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You know what’s really not sexy? Self deprecation. Your stutter is NOT what’s making you unattractive. It’s your lack of confidence and self love....

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 25, 2023
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Honestly, I had a speaking exam in school years ago and I have quite a bad stutter. I was terrified and I realised that lots of people was who didn’t have a stutter, loads of people have so much anxie...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 25, 2023
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I am also covert. I went years and years without being noticed, I could hide it so well. Too well. Been with my boyfriend for almost 8 years now, it took me atleast 4 years into the relationship to te...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. MaskingHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2023
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You won the day before you uttered your first syllable. You had the courage to get up there. That's a win. Celebrate it. If you look through posts here, you'll find many who couldn't face that sort o...

Emotional Experience
Hope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2023
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Much of the research is based on case studies, though. Although there are indeed some controlled and blinded studies as well. It just means it’s a start- doesn’t mean it’s bleak. I’d love it if safe m...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Research & ResourcesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2023
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Self help is the only way that can make it happen Stuttering tends to go away with if the reason behind it doesnot persists Many people have cure it by their own some by doing nothing and some by dai...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2023
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you follow what the speech therapist tells you, have the will, stay positive, people who are not helped by therapy are rare, don't worry, I am very sure that therapy will help you, I have seen many pe...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Advice OfferedHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2023
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When I have something like this, I take a break, during which I sit for ten minutes, doing absolutely nothing, thinking about the situation in all its details. Sooner or later I come to the point wher...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2023
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For me I cry about it let myself feel the emotions. When I start to feel better or lighter, I say positive affirmations and tell myself that it’s ok it’s a small part of....

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2023
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Even when I was a kid, I always want to become a missionary in my church and eventually becoming a pastor, but that role is literally focused on talking to people and leading your team. When I was in ...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Public SpeakingHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 23, 2023
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Absolutely! Laugh in the face of adversity. Instead of constantly worrying about stuttering, make the best of a bad situation. Even in the darkest hours, embrace the bright side of life, and discover ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 23, 2023
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For sure. And you can accelerate the process by going on the offensive. Instead of avoiding speaking situations you seak them out. Everything changes at that point....

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & Motivation