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commentr/stutteringMar 15, 2025
4 points

Have her seen by a speech therapist. Do not finish her sentences or laugh at her when she’s try to speak. Some people laugh when they are uncomfortable but to me this always felt like I’m being laugh...

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commentr/StutterMar 15, 2025
9 points

The problem isn't stuttering. Hear me out. Have you ever been around a fluent anxious person that makes you feel uncomfortable and you feel sorry for them? I was terrible with women until I met someo...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
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commentr/StutterMar 14, 2025
3 points

I think it depends on the person and how bad it is im only 15m but my stutter has effected my social life a lot ( have like 1-3 friends and never have dated so ya but for me at least if he starts to ...

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commentr/StutterMar 14, 2025
12 points

To know what he's feeling you'd have to ask him. Don't think it's overstepping or rude to ask him questions about it because you deserve to know just as much as he deserves to be himself around you. I...

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commentr/StutterMar 13, 2025
1 points

I used to get suspended multiple times a year for fighting in middle school and high school, most of it related to being made fun of lol. I still have strangers make dumbass comments and I’ll laugh al...

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Stigma & BullyingSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterMar 13, 2025
2 points

That rarely works to impress girls. Clown him back. We all have our flaws and insecurities, you just gotta find his and give him a taste of his own medicine. My case, I lost my cool and let my temper ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterMar 13, 2025
7 points

I was doubled cursed, I have a notoriously hot temper and a stutter, that meant I got in a lot of fights growing up. One time a kid named Chris Smith (I’ll remember his name until the day I die) made ...

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commentr/StutterMar 13, 2025
1 points

If you're worried about starting an altercation then instead just flame their asses back with the same kind of intensity. You don't have to necessarily start a fight 🤷...

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commentr/StutterMar 13, 2025
5 points

I usually tell people that if they make fun of my stutter I'll give them a stutter 🤐...

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commentr/StutterMar 10, 2025
1 points

I’m sorry. Some people just suck! Don’t let it get to you. I’ve learnt to let people’s reactions to my stutter be a reflection of who they are and NOT me. You did something brave and you should be pro...

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commentr/StutterMar 10, 2025
3 points

Completely unprofessional. I’m so sorry that other people suck so badly. They should be ashamed. And you - you are stronger than them by continuing to be yourself and moving on to take another intervi...

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commentr/StutterMar 10, 2025
2 points

Personally, I like to say that I stutter first thing then introduce myself. Idk it helps a lil better....

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnticipating StutteringSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterMar 10, 2025
14 points

Just stand up, don't think about stuttering and with confidence intoduce yourself. And remember, you are no less valuable then others. They don't know your story, they don't know what is like walking ...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Identity & Self-PerceptionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesMindset shift
commentr/StutterMar 10, 2025
1 points

Keep talking, don't let it bother you. relax and just go with the flo. 99.99% of people don't care you stutter. also use it when you call customer support lines, they bend over backwards to help you....

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commentr/StutterMar 9, 2025
2 points

I don't mind either. The save helps. Especially when it was a team member at work who knew I was stuck and sinking fast....

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commentr/StutterMar 8, 2025
1 points

thanks for the advice, I try not to interrupt her or tell her to 'stop stuttering' either. i'll usually wait until shes finished what she has to say and just remind her to take a breath and that i'm s...

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commentr/StutterMar 5, 2025
6 points

Hey I’m sorry you had to go through that. I went through my fair share of embarrassing class presentations. Like one time we had a group presentation and when it was my turn to speak I couldn’t contro...

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commentr/StutterMar 5, 2025
7 points

I wonder if you can ask the teacher to help you avoid that humiliation again and exempt you from public speaking? I've only had to do a couple of presentations throughout my life and then for some rea...

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commentr/StutterMar 1, 2025
3 points

My stuttering gets worse when I'm talking with people I know especially family because I naturally want to talk more infront of them not because im nervous. I'm usually quite reserved with others and ...

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commentr/StutterMar 1, 2025
2 points

Another approach might be to ask her about it. Not right at the start of the date, but 20-30 mins or so into it - whenever it feels natural. Ask how she wants you to act when she stutters. Ask if she ...

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Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others