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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2023
1 points

I used to disclose bc it took pressure off of me. Also, if I got stuck, I already told the person that I stutter so they are not surprised. Otherwise, you're leaving it up to the listener to figure ou...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2023
3 points

This makes me so sad to read, whatever you do don’t give up. As a person whose lived with a stutter my whole life and is now 28, I personally have always taken a lot of pride in living with a stutter....

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2023
3 points

I’m right there with you your not alone, just now I was literally crying to my mom about how tired I am of speaking and I just wish I could pour acid down my throat and be mute for the rest of my life...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2023
2 points

Thank you so much everyone, for your help. I can't believe a community like this exists, where people actually relate to one of the most annoying things in my life. Something I've dealt with all my l...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2023
2 points

Since Stuttering is so individualized and more extensive research is needed, seeking treatment is like buying shoes, one size does not fit all. While some treatments work for some but not for others,...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2023
2 points

Im not going to tell you it doesn't suck, of course, it sucks. The thing is, as you get older things sucking bother you less and stuttering is no different. There are at least two major silver linin...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2023
1 points

It sucks that we all don't just have the bodies, minds, and resources we need to live frictionless lives. Some people stutter, some people are extremely poor, some people have Crohn's disease. We al...

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commentr/StutterJun 8, 2023
4 points

I’m 35 and married with a 10 month old. My stuttering is hereditary, passed down from my great grand mother, no one else in my family stutters and I have a huge family. I’ve been stuttering my entire ...

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commentr/StutterJun 8, 2023
2 points

You’re 18. You have so much time. I was a complete shut in until I was 24. Like I only played video games because I didn’t want to face my stuttering. As I got older I became more accepting of myself ...

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commentr/StutterJun 8, 2023
9 points

Having been in OP's position, I imagine reading 'you just need to accept it at some point' will be frustrating. I agree on principle but I also know what it's like to be at the bottom of a hole with i...

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commentr/StutterJun 8, 2023
4 points

This was the redpill for me. Stutter unapologetically. It removes most of the bad things about having a stutter. The kicker is that you need people around you who make you feel safe enough to be able ...

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commentr/StutterJun 8, 2023
3 points

I just stopped caring about what people think and change vocabulary or pronunciation slightly. >I'm tired of all of you in this server with your little fucking pep talks and your useless advices t...

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commentr/StutterJun 8, 2023
14 points

Damn man, sounds like you're really going through it right now. It always sucks because a lot of people can't see the fully effect a stutter has on you and they assume it's "just the way you speak" wh...

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commentr/StutterJun 8, 2023
29 points

Your reaction makes sense considering your age. It’s totally okay to be angry or upset sometimes but you shouldn’t let it consume you. Stuttering sucks we know this but it’s the cards we were dealt in...

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commentr/StutterJun 8, 2023
8 points

Well I guess the next step is accepting your stutter. It weighing on your mind just going to make it worse. Believe me I know. I am 40. My speech have gotten better over the years. But I still stutte...

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postr/StutterJun 7, 2023
11 points

Good news.

Good news. Hey! Just joined to support you folks and tell you that stuttering may not last forever. I stuttered terribly all the way through high school. I used to pray for it to end…endless terror i...

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2023
7 points

It's not like I lack in academic aspect but I guess I'm feelin embarrassed to open up about it in fear of rejection. Thank you for the tip. I admire your confidence. I need to embrace it too....

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commentr/StutterJun 6, 2023
6 points

That’s so wonderful. Please share your tips here. I’m a 76 year older female who became fully fluent at 70! Mine was emotionally caused by an abusive childhood and ‘cured’ through psychological therap...

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commentr/StutterJun 6, 2023
3 points

I always try and turn it around and tell myself "I don't care if I stutter, everyone stutters a little here and there, im just a bit more so and there's nothing wrong with that" but it doesn't help th...

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commentr/StutterJun 6, 2023
4 points

This is a deeply personal choice. Speak with no stuttering and sound slow and robotic, or stutter and keep your natural voice. No matter what you choose, your speech pattern may be divergent. Eith...

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