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commentr/StutterMar 19, 2023
4 points

You unfortunately ran into some of Earths scum. Some idiot who is likely ableist and racist. You’ll stop thinking about this incident and hopefully soon. When I think about horrible interactions like ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
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commentr/StutterMar 19, 2023
8 points

I know it's hard, but don't let such comments get under your skin. Don't give people that power over you. You have your own dignity and the way you speak shouldn't give people the right to treat you w...

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Self-Advocacy & BoundariesShame & EmbarrassmentHope & Motivation+2 more
commentr/StutterMar 19, 2023
1 points

Your goals should be to be able to communicate your thoughts to others, in a way that allows you to feel understood....

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commentr/StutterMar 18, 2023
4 points

Though I am glad I survived until age 70 when I finally achieved fluency. I had a good life even with my dysfluency. Married well, successfully raised two great children. We each need to value the ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMar 18, 2023
3 points

Such a great post. There are so many who have almost given up on life. They see no future careers or relationships. It's very important they know there is success even though they may not be fluent. Y...

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commentr/StutterMar 18, 2023
3 points

Keep trying. It's not a lost cause. There is a recent post on this site, r/stutter where others who stutter tell of the various careers they have and their successful relationships. At the very least...

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postr/StutterMar 18, 2023
15 points

Has anyone else developed a minority complex because of your stutter?

Has anyone else developed a minority complex because of your stutter? I (18M) have developed a minority complex because it's just so embarrassing that you can't talk properly. The jealousy that I'm ex...

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commentr/StutterMar 18, 2023
0 points

Hang in there. What a pos examiner. I’m a board certified physician who has been in practice for 30 years. Yes I still stutter, less than I used to. I hated oral exams, like my anesthesiology Oral Boa...

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Employment & CareerHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterMar 18, 2023
5 points

Tips to improve stuttering (hypothesis on outgrowing stuttering as an adult) - free ebook

Tips to improve stuttering (hypothesis on outgrowing stuttering as an adult) - free ebook [This free ebook](https://drive.google.com/file/d/19w2ytoperOcaD-0rhhoLipb6JRG7WAQ1/view?usp=sharing) uses a s...

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commentr/StutterMar 18, 2023
2 points

Do not give up, I interviewed a medical student who is NOW a physician and he has a severe stutter. He was determined to do it and now he's very happy with his decision....

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Employment & CareerHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 18, 2023
3 points

It doesn’t effect my career as much as I think I guess But nevertheless u need confidence being a doctor . Tnx a lot this gave me hope...

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commentr/StutterMar 18, 2023
5 points

You'll be fine. Just do you job right, know your stuff and no one will care. I'd like to hope the medical profession is more accepting and tolerant to people's issues then most. I'm not a doctor. Bu...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 18, 2023
2 points

Hell yeah man, be it something quick and fun or something more. A win is a win in my book. Even if it's nothing, u know u can do it now, and the more u do it the easier it gets....

Emotional Experience
Hope & Motivation
postr/StutterMar 17, 2023
57 points

Guys I did it.

Guys I did it. I GOT A 27 year old number!!! We are county dancing and I dance with this girl 2 times and I said fuck it and I went for it(with a push of course) and I did it. And she’s from new York ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHope & MotivationDating & Romance
commentr/StutterMar 17, 2023
3 points

It's been a hard road,.........depression, suicide attempt...........but I've had 20 yrs of speech therapy/hypnotherapy and I continue to practice every single day. When I tell people that we are cou...

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commentr/StutterMar 17, 2023
2 points

I believe you can speak fluently. I believe someone who stutters less than they talk fluent is insecure. Just know that perfection is impossible, and you can never go through life entirely stutter fre...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & PrideMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterMar 17, 2023
2 points

Thank you and you are 100% correct, our bad days are truly bad days but we keep moving forward. We are the bravest creatures in the world 🌎...

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commentr/StutterMar 17, 2023
20 points

First of all, you should be proud of yourself for stepping outside of your comfort zone and facilitating these webinars. I am in the same situation. I'm a National Trainer for hospitals, and I sp...

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commentr/StutterMar 16, 2023
1 points

Yes - The McGuire Programme. We work on relearning how to speak clearly and eloquently, with the help of physical speech tools. But thats just 20%. The rest is on overcoming the fear, anxiety, stress,...

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commentr/StutterMar 16, 2023
3 points

Of course you’re correct Sue. I in no way intended to minimize anyone’s struggle. I’m not a health care professional and really know so little about what causes us to be in this exclusive cl...

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