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commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2020
2 points

If he’s your friend you can ask him about his stutter. And yes don’t leave this kind of bullying unchecked. Check that dude...

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commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2020
7 points

For me it was always awesome when someone stood up for me because my stutter wouldn't allow me to talk normally. Maybe don't do it every chance you can but just here and there is enough to be a good f...

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commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2020
7 points

In my opinion, definitely. People are gonna be douchebags like that, sure. But if I had anything to do about it I'd tell them to leave him alone, and I'd leave the restaurant and find another. (I'd...

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commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2020
2 points

I agree with everyone else that there is no universal rule. I would just ask; I'm sure he would appreciate it. I personally like when someone just waits and maintains attention while I take a breath...

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postr/StutterFeb 3, 2020
38 points

I passed my oral exams

I passed my oral exams Well I just passed my oral exams, you here know exactly how much big of a deal this is in our lives. Struggled quite a bit but still managed to say what I needed to say. Cheers...

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commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2020
2 points

Ask your friend what they prefer. There is no universal rule. It can be awkward to bring it up but might be a relief for your friend to have the opportunity to explain how you can help. I know I have ...

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postr/StutterFeb 2, 2020
5 points

What have you done this week?

What have you done this week? Hi guys. Let's continue and tell each other what have we done during the week related to small speaking victories. Today I was in swimming pool with my daughter and swim...

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Validation & EmpathyAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2020
3 points

[https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/comments/cuk6h3/vicious\_cycle\_vent/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/comments/cuk6h3/vicious_cycle_vent/) Really? Because it seems like it was preventing you li...

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commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2020
2 points

Thanks for your answer. I didn't know her ;) Glad that there is someone else who thought about this. Did she also stuttered? I would believe someone who actually stuttered would understand the full e...

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commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2020
1 points

I wish I knew more stutterers in real life, just want to be able to give hugs and say I hear you, I understand, you’re accepted just as you are. It’s harder than most people can understand, and the ...

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commentr/StutterJan 29, 2020
5 points

I just joined Reddit not to long ago, and that’s what I absolutely love about this place For a community like this, you many not necessarily make best friends out of people, but you realize how norm...

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commentr/StutterJan 26, 2020
17 points

Never stop being open and honest about it. The vast majority are understanding, and those that aren’t are not worth your time. You’re brave and I look up to you!...

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commentr/StutterJan 26, 2020
10 points

I mentioned this to my employer while I was a cashier at a grocery store. They were all super supportive, and a vast majority of the customers I talked to who heard my stutter didn’t say anything or w...

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commentr/StutterJan 26, 2020
1 points

>It's a strange and powerful thing, how speaking to someone who listens can change things. It's really important for me to listen to people. But they've made it so its impossible to listen and ma...

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postr/StutterJan 26, 2020
17 points

Anyone from Amsterdam or around?

Anyone from Amsterdam or around? Hi. Just want to see if there are any folks here from Amsterdam who might want to maybe meetup sometime. Honestly, I just haven't come across any stutterers since I mo...

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commentr/StutterJan 25, 2020
7 points

Don’t thank me, I did my job. I hope we all do our jobs in life, it would make life ... perfect....

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commentr/StutterJan 22, 2020
1 points

I’m in the same boat, also 18 and have been stuttering since long before I can remember. If you hear anything let me know....

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commentr/StutterJan 21, 2020
1 points

Didnt mean to laugh at you man. Trying to laugh at bad memories to cope.. thank you so much for your story!...

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commentr/StutterJan 21, 2020
1 points

Being able to stabilize your mood like that is a brilliant skill to have. Being tired is like a double whammy when you're not feeling great anyway and extra stuttering just compounds that. I hope your...

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commentr/StutterJan 21, 2020
1 points

Understood. Let's hope all this discussion about stuttering leads to a greater understanding and compassion for pws. Stuttering is often called "a silent disorder." Right now it is trending....

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