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commentr/StutterJul 9, 2023
5 points

Also, I realize that everyone is focused on “helping the child not stutter” but also encouraging the child “who cares if you stutter” is very important too. Otherwise, like many of us, the child will ...

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commentr/StutterJul 9, 2023
7 points

Me too! But I think the reason we are so “unstoppable” is we’ve been fighting our entire lives. Our speech has formed us in to warriors, so it’s a blessing and a curse....

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commentr/StutterJul 9, 2023
2 points

30m here, i have a mild to moderate stutter i would say. i dont know what i really want to say with this comment, but my virginity somehow didnt bother me until i turned 30. i then went on tinder and...

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commentr/StutterJul 9, 2023
4 points

Yes indeed it is a blessing, it's great seeing them get on so well in life with nothing holding them back, they are both confident and outgoing, totally opposite to me.....

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commentr/StutterJul 8, 2023
3 points

What is wrong with you? Why would you ever say that to people that are sharing their vulnerabilities. We ALL WILL get better, we don't have to have this cynical view of life because we have a disabili...

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commentr/StutterJul 8, 2023
3 points

Wow, this was an interesting post. Some of the things you're experiencing I don't think I've had to deal with, atleast to your extent. I hope your able to experience the joys of life, because you def...

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commentr/StutterJul 8, 2023
3 points

Its not tru that your stutter can get better, i started speech teraphy a year ago and it helps, and there are a lot of other things that work for different people. I agree that you should accept the ...

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commentr/StutterJul 8, 2023
3 points

You hit the nail on the head mate, focus on yourself and what you can control. Don't worry about what you cant control. It will get better :)...

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commentr/StutterJul 8, 2023
3 points

Thank you for your wisdom. It’s refreshing to hear that someone that has a stutter can live a happy and rewarding life, so thank for your reminding me of that. I know I’d never kill myself but sometim...

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commentr/StutterJul 8, 2023
6 points

Hey, I know your pain, hated my stammer and myself most of my life, thankfully I've never felt suicidal though.. I had a great bunch of mates when I was younger, which helped.. Anyhow om now 60, ...

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commentr/StutterJul 8, 2023
3 points

Yes, but the hardest part is maintain the new habit and keep a positive mindset throughout the time. When you achieve "fluency" in some day, then the brain realizes there is no needed to maintain the ...

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commentr/StutterJul 8, 2023
6 points

trust me — there are days where I literally don’t want to go on because of my speech. it’s a process I’m still navigating. some days it’s better & some days I just refrain from talking as much as ...

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commentr/StutterJul 8, 2023
14 points

Bro you are really young, i know what you feel but stuttering is not creep or weird thing. At your age yeah it is hard, but believe me your life will become easier day by day after high school. I am 3...

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commentr/StutterJul 8, 2023
3 points

Hey, Your early 20s are a rough period. They were for me too, I'm 27 next week and only really just got over that hump. I'm guessing you have a lot of stressors. Starting your career? Moving ou...

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commentr/StutterJul 8, 2023
5 points

I hear you, just remember that highschool is extra difficult, for many it gets better and better with age. I'm 37 now, and i care a lot less than when i was < 20, life is good now. Stuttering was t...

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commentr/StutterJul 8, 2023
3 points

Chef- hang in there. Find your tricks and triggers, forgive yourself, find something that makes you happy and dig in. Use that 6th sense we have about blocks to expand your synonyms. Find a distr...

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commentr/StutterJul 7, 2023
5 points

I am 37 M, I stutter moderately to low but deal with high daily anxiety ahead of meetings and work stuff. Net net, i have managed my life this way and i guess you have too. I know many female stutters...

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commentr/StutterJul 7, 2023
5 points

I didn't have my first real relationship until I was 28. You're not falling behind in any way. Take the time to think about what you would want in a partner. The thing that helped me was trying to put...

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commentr/StutterJul 7, 2023
8 points

33M I'm assuming your stutter just adds to your insecurities. Just want to get this out of the way but having sex is easy. No guy will ever say no to sex because the girl stutters. You're 22 which i...

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commentr/StutterJul 7, 2023
2 points

Honestly even though I have a severe stutter and am in my head a lot, I’m still vocal when I want to be. Don’t let this dictate your lives guys it’s so short enjoy the little time we have!...

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