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commentr/StutterMar 16, 2023
8 points

You can never tell when I’m lying because I ALWAYS Stutter!!! *evil laughs- Bwahahaha 😭😭😭...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHumor & Community ToneAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 16, 2023
9 points

I could never see myself giving that first answer. Their laughter feels more awkward than mutual. I'd hate to communicate to them that I see my stutter as a weakness and probably reinforce any negativ...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 16, 2023
11 points

Freedom, It's probably only funny to those of us who have made peace with or stuttering. Reading the pain of some younger stutterers on this site breaks my heart. They are willing to feign muteness r...

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Shame & EmbarrassmentHelplessness & AgencyAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 16, 2023
3 points

As a person who has been called retarded because of my stutter, I want that cup! I am sorry it makes you feel hurt, but if we can’t laugh, we cry. Granted I thankfully only stutter about half the time...

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commentr/StutterMar 16, 2023
1 points

When I was very young, 4-5, I began to stutter. I remember (now 76 female) being good to ‘modulate my voice’ at that young age. I must have been an embarrassment to my parents. I finally did overcome ...

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commentr/StutterMar 16, 2023
8 points

I hate to be that old guy giving out unsolicited advice (actually I love it) but if you can’t laugh at yourself life is going to be one long slough....

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commentr/StutterMar 16, 2023
6 points

This one time I was at a party just having light hearted fun with my boys and one of them didn't hear me and said "what?", To which I replied "did I stutter, bitch?" And it came out perfect and I was ...

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postr/StutterMar 15, 2023
17 points

Fun with stuttering

Fun with stuttering I'm 34 and have been stuttering all my life, so I'm very comfortable with it and try to even have some fun with it. One of my favorite things to do is responding to the question of...

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Acceptance & PrideHumor & Community Tone
postr/StutterMar 15, 2023
1 points

Are you alone? Who suffers from stuttering?

Are you alone? Who suffers from stuttering? You are not the only one on this planet who suffers from this problem. *Did you know that 1% of humans suffer from stuttering? It means that for every 100 ...

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Genetic & Family FactorsValidation & EmpathyIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 15, 2023
2 points

Yes, this happens because you cannot control stuttering and you do not know when the speech will come out (you do not have speaking techniques). Also, you do not have some psychological weapon to h...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
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commentr/StutterMar 15, 2023
1 points

**Question #1** **Killing the difficult letter:** Make a phone call and exaggerate the difficult letter by hitting it three times or elongating it for 5 seconds. Once you kill the difficult letter,...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+3 more
commentr/StutterMar 15, 2023
1 points

Jinzo, Thank you so much. I have a 21 yrs old grandson who's here right now. He was born with ‘the chip’ and he’ll help me. I'll let you when I’m up and running. How are you doing? How much is your s...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 14, 2023
3 points

I love this question and think it's important to remember that stuttering is just one aspect of who we are as individuals. Yes, traits like making eye contact, smiling, listening, and being a good fri...

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commentr/StutterMar 14, 2023
1 points

Don't be so afraid. Anything you do to challenge yourself will strengthen you. Fluency changes throughout our lives and stuttering doesn't prevent you from having a full life. Pursue your education, b...

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commentr/StutterMar 14, 2023
6 points

We should all play the hand we were dealt the best we can, stutter or not. Your stutter is just one part of you...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 14, 2023
5 points

thanks for this, I'll definitely try to better myself and convince myself that my stutter is not a "disease"...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideMedicalization / Neurodiversity
postr/StutterMar 14, 2023
10 points

Do you think these traits could compensate the fact that you stutter?

Do you think these traits could compensate the fact that you stutter? I'm talking about making eye contact, smiling, knowing how to listen, being overall a good friend/lover/son/anything. Confidence o...

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Acceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 14, 2023
9 points

Mine is 100% stress, anxiety and the anticipation of stuttering. The more I work on anxiety reduction, Relaxation and acceptance the more my stutter improves...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 13, 2023
3 points

It's Ok to stutter, even if you do. You got this....

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 13, 2023
3 points

I'm on it. I'm Sue, I finally recovered from stuttering at age 70, and I'm here to support everyone who stutters. It was my life for 65 years....

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Acceptance & Pride