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commentr/StutterJan 14, 2018
1 points

Do you wanna come meet other stutterers on discord Join https://discord.gg/KPxmhP...

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postr/StutterJan 14, 2018
11 points

Roommate got an Alexa for Christmas, and of course I'd struggle particularly with annunciating my A's

Roommate got an Alexa for Christmas, and of course I'd struggle particularly with annunciating my A's P.S. This subreddit makes my day, ty everyone! ...

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postr/StutterJan 9, 2018
31 points

I've been there too.

I've been there too. If you've ever felt that awful, gut-wrenching anxiety before a social event...I've been there too. If you've cancelled fun plans because you didn't want to deal with the embarras...

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commentr/StutterJan 8, 2018
2 points

Can you ask your speech therapist to walk with you outside during therapy and simulate difficult situations? Part of speech therapy can include ordering a coffee and dealing with real life situations....

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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2018
2 points

It is hard but you need to open up to someone, it is a massive help. It is awkward sure but you will feel better afterwards, be it a parent, friend, partner whatever. I'm sure your mum won't want you ...

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Validation & EmpathyDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
1 points

Wow. Your father and cousin seem like jerks tbh. I kinda understand why you seem to have difficulty accepting your stutter when the people around you aren't helping at all. I'm sorry that I can't off...

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commentr/StutterJan 4, 2018
1 points

Here's a realization I think many stutterers try their hardest to ignore. To someone unfamiliar with stuttering, it's very very weird. It looks like a mild seizure. The day of my interview when I pull...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHiding & ConcealmentVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 4, 2018
1 points

I'll definitely do this! I know he does put effort into talking sometimes ( other times he doesn't shut the heck up 😂). Never though of expressing my appreciation. Thanks a lot!...

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commentr/StutterJan 3, 2018
1 points

Excitement and stress are really close in the brain. Can you think of a way of rechanneling that stress into a more positive emotion? Can you make a game plan with anyone at work? I know some peop...

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commentr/StutterJan 3, 2018
1 points

No kidding!!!! It is so annoying that there is barely any awareness. I’m with you. So I try to do something about it in my corner of the world. I’m working on piggy backing on awareness events for...

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commentr/StutterJan 3, 2018
2 points

Has anyone told you to hold eye contact and let him finish his own sentences? It’s simple but I didn’t know until someone told me directly. Here’s a brief synopsis about how to be a fluent ally: ht...

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commentr/StutterJan 3, 2018
2 points

It might help to remember that not only were you chosen for that job (I’m sure over a number of other applicants), but you have a right to work it. So, sometimes people might have to wait a little lon...

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Employment & CareerAccess & RightsValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJan 3, 2018
1 points

Hi. Thanks so much for your response. I'm so glad. I have no friends and no one to talk to about this stuff with. Oh yeah for sure. Oh gosh. I can't imagine. Yeah that's annoying. Hate that. Can I...

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commentr/StutterJan 3, 2018
1 points

Having worked as a waiter, I can 100% Guarantee you that pretty much every day working a job like this you’ll deal with *at least* one person who is rude, a terrible customer or downright crazy. So in...

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commentr/StutterJan 3, 2018
1 points

Firstly I would like to say you're never alone in this world there too many people for any one person to ever be alone. For example all of us here replying, we're with you. :) Ive had a stutter all m...

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commentr/StutterJan 3, 2018
3 points

really awesome post, you got the right attitude 100% ;-D i'll try to do this challenge, and i'll check out the discord thing, too!...

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commentr/StutterJan 3, 2018
1 points

I hope today is a better day. Is there any way you can get some info from the Stutter Foundation to give to your boss? They have pamphlets we download to explain and to teach people to hold eye cont...

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commentr/StutterJan 3, 2018
1 points

I just want to say thank you for helping others here. Or I thought I did, but I also want to say thank you for posting this. I try to do the same, though when I'm down I tend to reach out to a close f...

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Validation & EmpathyHope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 2, 2018
3 points

> There's a lot I'm afraid of and insecure about lol Yes, we're all afraid and insecure of how we *think* things are going to go. My point is, things are rarely going to end up as awful as we wor...

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commentr/StutterJan 2, 2018
2 points

There's nothing to be afraid of or insecure about - what do you mean by this? There's a lot I'm afraid of and insecure about lol Thanks for posting this and will look into the discord community. Rea...

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