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commentr/StutterJun 10, 2020
1 points

You good. Your parents are downplaying your situation because they've never been exposed to this before. Try to be patient with your parents but most of all, BE PATIENT WITH YOURSELF! much love yo!...

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commentr/StutterJun 10, 2020
2 points

I'd like to add this as the most important DO: It's okay to ask about their stutter. I've had a lot of positive interactions with friends, family and co-workers who just asked about it. Why, when, ho...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2020
2 points

Ok thanks, I do not get why people would say i stutter also when they do not. So I should not mention it at all unless the conversation naturally drifts to that topic?...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2020
5 points

Off the top of my head. DO: * Allow them the space/time to talk, say "Take your time". * Complement them on other things other than speech. * Stay engaged with the conversation. * Try to maintain ey...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2020
16 points

I stutter, and having a poster cater to me is lame....

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2020
1 points

Ok, thanks. And if I may, are people's reactions usually nice to you when they discover your stutter?...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2020
1 points

That’s nice of you. You May find some useful information in older threads. In my experience just being normal and a little extra patient around a person who sitters should be enough....

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commentr/StutterJun 8, 2020
2 points

It's easier to be open about stuttering when the surroundings are good and decent about it. But not all people are like that. We should focus on those that are, though. It's important to pay attention...

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commentr/StutterJun 8, 2020
1 points

Bottom line, if you want to be a teacher, be a teacher. Don’t let stuttering hold you back or else it’ll haunt you for the rest of your life. I’m an SLP in the schools and I feel like it’s been the b...

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commentr/StutterJun 8, 2020
5 points

Thank you, but the majority of people don't understand all the hard work that we have to go through to manage our stutter....

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commentr/StutterJun 8, 2020
1 points

I don't stutter, but I am married to someone who does. I also have quite a few clients who stutter and they always tell me how they don't feel judged or self conscious when they are with me. I think ...

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2020
5 points

All of this has been insanely reassuring. It’s getting late for me so I’ll give a more thorough reply then, but I appreciate you taking the time out to comment. It helped a lot. :)...

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2020
2 points

I wish I had experience with a teaching that had a stutter! I’ve never met another stutterer and I think it would be reassuring to hear more people with them and be around them. Best of luck with yo...

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commentr/StutterJun 6, 2020
4 points

First off: STOP beating yourself up about this. It was an accident, and accidents happen. Better still, it was an accident that occurred while you were trying to do the right thing. Secondly, speak...

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commentr/StutterJun 6, 2020
5 points

Personally one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned from having a stutter is to have patience and compassion for others. I’ve been able to empathize with people who struggle and I always try to listen ...

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postr/StutterJun 6, 2020
3 points

DAE mood switch completely when somebody talks about your stutter even positive?

DAE mood switch completely when somebody talks about your stutter even positive? Even if the person talks positive, supportive or negative about it. I can't help myself and my mood always switch to so...

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commentr/StutterJun 6, 2020
12 points

I don't stutter, and if I were on interview panel, I'd like to know. Good luck, by the way....

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commentr/StutterJun 5, 2020
2 points

Thanks, this somehow makes it seems less daunting. And i never thought about making a joke about it. Really appreciate it...

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commentr/StutterJun 4, 2020
1 points

I don't like myself cuz I stutter and I fear I get bullied by that. I am happy to meet new ppl but I forgot that I stutter too. My parents were supportive. When I talk to a girl about it she said that...

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commentr/StutterJun 4, 2020
2 points

We love you and understand. You are perfect in every way, especially your stutter, otherwise you wouldn’t be here with us. Don’t wish it away, it is your gift....

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