Search

commentr/StutterJan 11, 2020
2 points

Hey at least it began when you were 12 and your case is one of the less severe ones I have heard. I've had it since I started speaking and it was a stutter combined with other pronunciation issues and...

Causes & VariabilityCommunity & SupportIdentity & Disability
Genetic & Family FactorsSeverity & FluctuationValidation & Empathy+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2020
1 points

Nice video, I really understood where you were coming from. I'm 14 and even though my stutter isn't as bad as yours can be, on certain words, our speech patterns are very alike in the way we try to sa...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2020
1 points

Thank you! As I said, most customers are polite and patient with me. It’s just a handful that are not...

Community & Support
Validation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2020
1 points

I worked at American eagle for three years. I never had anyone be rude about my stutter (thankfully) and everyone was super patient with me. It’s sucks you had that experience though. But good on your...

Community & Support
Validation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2020
2 points

Thank you lovely! I must remember that horrible people will be horrible no matter what, it doesn’t matter whether I have a stutter or not....

Community & Support
Validation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2020
1 points

Thank you! This was lovely to read. It’s nice to be reminded that most people don’t have bad intentions. I have a lot of patience with people, it takes a lot for me to blow up. I think this is why I g...

Community & Support
Validation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2020
4 points

That guy will probably have a positive attitude towards PWS in the future because of that interaction. That's very cool....

Community & Support
Validation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2020
2 points

Incredible! Don’t know if I’ll strike such luck, but that must of been an awesome feeling at the time. Thank you for your thoughts. 😁...

Community & Support
Validation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2020
3 points

I'm so glad that you've supportive co-workers around you. It really is something rare (unfortunately, cos it should be normal)...

Community & Support
Validation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2020
5 points

You have a really supportive employer. As for the person who called you drunk, forget about them. You don't have to pay heed to ignorant pricks....

Community & Support
Validation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2020
8 points

That really sucks. On the bright side, at least you’re not that fucking guy. Imagine waking up and having to be him, with that sort of a demeanour? A lifetime of purgatory, that....

Community & Support
Validation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2020
1 points

Well there's always a bunch of help and support out there sorry I couldn't help more, hopefully it improves for you :)...

Community & Support
Validation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2020
2 points

Really interesting observation, thank you for sharing! This shows that everyone’s stutter is different, therefore everyone’s approach will be different too. I hope you are able to maintain this techni...

Community & Support
Validation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJan 8, 2020
2 points

Man you could not have said it better. I agree to the last bit of it, you really hit the heart with this one. I will copy your post and probably use it sometimes....

Community & Support
Validation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2020
1 points

With kids you just tell them you have a speech problem and they still like you. With adults, they judge you. Definitely go to the interview because you'll be in a MUCH more positive environment. I rea...

Community & SupportSchool & Work
Validation & EmpathySchool & Academic LifeEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2020
3 points

This is really powerful to me. Thank you for sharing this. It’s really courageous looking your fear/issue straight in the face like this. It’s something I don’t think I’m ever gonna be able to do sa...

Community & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Validation & EmpathyVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2020
1 points

Thank you so much! I’m glad your highschool was so supportive of you :) it’s just scary I live in a little hick town with a bunch of dicks who make fun of people like us and it’s really hard. I apprec...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2020
1 points

There’s lots of resources out there for people, especially teenagers, who stutter. The NSA (national stuttering association) website has links for specific areas. Therapy and finding other people who ...

Community & SupportIdentity & DisabilityTherapy & Professional
Advice RequestsValidation & EmpathyIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2020
6 points

Thank you so much for the advice. It’s so good to realize others struggle with the same things and we can help each other. I feel like no one really cares about the people who stutter and use them as...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2020
2 points

Thank you so much for the kind words. I’ll remember them if I ever feel discouraged about not being able to do my job....

Community & Support
Validation & Empathy