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commentr/StutterJan 27, 2017
5 points

"Why are yoy stuttering? Are you nervous?" No I'm not nervous god fucking damnit...im also 25 and share your pain i have no close friends. I cant stand being made fun of for my stutter...

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commentr/StutterJan 27, 2017
8 points

I'm 27 and people treat me like a kid when I start stuttering. Also, stop comparing yourself to others. Doing so will never make you happy....

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postr/StutterJan 27, 2017
9 points

Starting to hate everyone I meet

Starting to hate everyone I meet I am 25 almost about to be done with college, but still struggle with speaking. I am at the point where I have gotten used to all the typical reactions from people bei...

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commentr/StutterJan 25, 2017
2 points

I love telling them that I stutter and look at the utter horror on their face when they've realized that they were being an asshole. As a child, during role call, I blocked when it got to my name. T...

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commentr/StutterJan 24, 2017
2 points

This is embarrassing for them - not you. They're the one making fun of someone with a disability that they were unaware of, and in their surprise responded inappropriately. You'd know the feeling if y...

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commentr/StutterJan 24, 2017
3 points

Because they stereotype us into something they can more easily understand. This is what I hated about Paul Giamatti's character in Lady in the Water. Almost ruined the movie for me....

Identity & Disability
Public Awareness / MediaStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 20, 2017
3 points

I'd laugh about it and then tell him he's an asshole. Maybe he just needs an reality check and wasn't thinking about the consequences of his behaviour and his intention was to be joking about somethi...

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postr/StutterJan 20, 2017
32 points

Starbucks employee mocks customer with stutter. Really sad to see people with stutter being treated this way. Does anyone else have trouble giving their name when ordering coffee?

Starbucks employee mocks customer with stutter. Really sad to see people with stutter being treated this way. Does anyone else have trouble giving their name when ordering coffee? ...

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commentr/StutterJan 18, 2017
1 points

I saw this episode. Personally I found it really off putting when Link said 'i said like an idiot' or something like that. I'm paraphrasing. I know people with speech impediments arent the first thoug...

Identity & Disability
Stigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 17, 2017
1 points

I think that's more a reflection on the kids who are laughing than on your son. They don't sound like people I would want to spend time with. ...

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commentr/StutterJan 15, 2017
5 points

I don't understand how everyone in this thread is so delusional. Of course it's not in your head; it's weird and awkward as fuck seeing someone stutter. It's embarrassing for everyone involved, and wi...

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commentr/StutterJan 15, 2017
2 points

This may not be what you want to hear. I've had mine since 2nd grade, and while I was picked on for it for a year or two, I eventually just became what I was kinda known for in school (that and everyo...

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postr/StutterJan 15, 2017
10 points

Convince me this is not a lower standard of living.

Convince me this is not a lower standard of living. After my last post on here I'm still not convinced that it's all in my head. So far I think it's quite the opposite. I think there is a significa...

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commentr/StutterJan 14, 2017
-1 points

Yeah. I don't think anyone would give a shit about them if they stuttered....

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Stigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 14, 2017
2 points

Retarded? Hah, speak for yourself. But I do agree that the whole famous stuttering list is complete and utter bullshit. ...

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commentr/StutterJan 14, 2017
3 points

Well, do you tell them 'no, I just have a stutter'? That solves the problem. There's a lot of people coming to this sub, because stuttering is a downwards spiraling of anxiety which only gets enhanced...

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commentr/StutterJan 14, 2017
2 points

Dude. Ive had people talk to me in that high pitched "aww he's shy" kind of voice. That does make me think I'm retarded. And if charisma were that easy how come there are sooooo many people like me c...

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commentr/StutterJan 14, 2017
1 points

Even asktrp told me to look for a cure. Some even suggested I go for deaf women. Not the greatest advice there. The only thing they made me aware of really was how much my SMV or even value as a perso...

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postr/StutterJan 14, 2017
4 points

Rant: Screw all these "famous stutterers."

Rant: Screw all these "famous stutterers." They all beat their stutters. Bruce Willis, Winston Churchill, Emily Blunt, Joe Biden. Every single one of them. That's why their famous. If they stuttered n...

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postr/StutterJan 14, 2017
15 points

I cried when I found this discussion..the struggle is real

I cried when I found this discussion..the struggle is real I literally broke down reading this discussion, not because your posts were sad, but because stuttering was/is a huge part of my life and is ...

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