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commentr/StutterAug 30, 2018
1 points

Same case with me. When I talk to someone a lot, I become more comfortable with them and talking becomes easier. I think its because when you connect with someone and become comfy with them, they make...

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commentr/StutterAug 30, 2018
2 points

>I'm just extremely annoyed and angry because my sister surely knows what's going on now and I feel like a retard. Why? Do you think everyone here is a 'retard' for stuttering? I know you probably...

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commentr/StutterAug 30, 2018
5 points

We all have our battles in various stages of our lives. Everyone who stutters is on their own journey. Please don’t diminish OP’s feelings...

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commentr/StutterAug 30, 2018
8 points

Why are you hiding it from your sister ? Your family is the first people who will understand and accept this. Trust them. It’s easier when people around you know what you are struggling with. Trust ...

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commentr/StutterAug 28, 2018
3 points

i moved to his little town and saw him in class. he was really cute and funny when he would have to speak in class or give an answer he always made it hilarious... in the summer we started hanging out...

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postr/StutterAug 23, 2018
5 points

Icebreakers

Icebreakers It's every college students favorite time of the year...icebreakers! I stutter on a regular basis, more often in public speaking. For anyone who doesn't nail their introduction, it's ok! I...

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commentr/StutterAug 23, 2018
5 points

Man you and your girlfriend are FUCKING CHAMPS. Keep your head held high, I just got into college and got into a dorm with 3 other people and one of the first thing I told to every single one of them ...

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postr/StutterAug 22, 2018
41 points

Just some appreciation for my younger self who didn’t let her speech impediment destroy her will to keep putting herself out there.

Just some appreciation for my younger self who didn’t let her speech impediment destroy her will to keep putting herself out there. Just some background: I am a 24 year old female who has stuttered pr...

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commentr/StutterAug 21, 2018
1 points

I think you may be finding it to be far easier and more manageable than you originally thought... I hope that’s the case. Wishing you all the best (and especially loving, respectful, patient friends w...

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commentr/StutterAug 16, 2018
1 points

I agree. Sometimes I say, "I wish it was less complicated." And they might say it's as uncomplicated as you make it. As if positive thinking was the cure. On the one hand, that is a ridiculous thing t...

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commentr/StutterAug 15, 2018
15 points

Unfortunately, stuttering is one of the only disorders/disabilities that I can think of that is still openly made fun of. It's important to spread awareness but also not think of yourself as a victim....

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commentr/StutterAug 15, 2018
19 points

Yea I know how you feel.. I told this lady i didn't want to read out loud to these kids because I have stuttering problem. All she said was, Ya I don't like reading too. It's like she didn't understa...

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postr/StutterAug 15, 2018
50 points

Does anyone else feel like there's not any awareness about stuttering?

Does anyone else feel like there's not any awareness about stuttering? Whenever I stutter and tell people about it they will almost always say "I stutter too." That is my biggest pet peeve. Anyone who...

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commentr/StutterAug 14, 2018
4 points

You are not alone. Find a local stuttering support group. Maybe westutter.org or join us in discord chat....

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commentr/StutterAug 12, 2018
1 points

At the very least, please make sure to open up to some trusted people irl about how low you’re feeling. I hope you’re feeling better than when you posted this a few days ago, and that you maybe find...

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commentr/StutterAug 8, 2018
2 points

Best thing I've heard (or seen) was over text when I was messaging a girl I had been on a few dates with. I flat out told her that I stuttered because she had asked about it and she said "I think it's...

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commentr/StutterAug 7, 2018
8 points

I currently work in Digital Marketing - I work entirely online with little interaction with our customers or venders. However, I used to be a trainer and I loved it. One person in a class I did made...

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commentr/StutterAug 7, 2018
2 points

Been stuttering for as long as I can remember. I think I got it from my dad, not genetically but just by being around him when growing up and basically fearing him haha. I don’t know many other ...

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commentr/StutterAug 6, 2018
2 points

Join the r/stutter Discord! We have a good mix of people who stuttering talking all day!...

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commentr/StutterAug 6, 2018
1 points

He's right but he also doesn't understand how difficult it is. I say do what your comfortable with but try a little....

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