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commentr/StutterJan 2, 2018
1 points

Hey. Can I ask what you do and how you got the job? And I feel you, I really do - every day, I'm tired of my speech. Feel free to talk to me more if you need someone to talk to. We're in this togeth...

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commentr/StutterJan 2, 2018
3 points

I’m sorry you had such a sucky day. Getting hung up on hurts. Here’s a blankie and some hot cocoa. Snuggle up and retreat. I hope that when the sun rises tomorrow your spirits rise with it and you...

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commentr/StutterJan 2, 2018
1 points

Sorry for your day. I have a three year old who stutters. He’s still happy AF. I hope you get to be too....

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commentr/StutterJan 2, 2018
1 points

I absolutely feel this. I've had people laugh and it just makes you want to crawl under a rock and never speak again. All you can do is take care of yourself tonight and remember that tomorrow is a ne...

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commentr/StutterJan 2, 2018
1 points

True. You're right, we could be a lot worse off (e.g. blind, death, mental disorders and so forth), so we just gotta be thankful for what we do have and take each day as it goes by I guess. ...

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commentr/StutterJan 1, 2018
3 points

It’s because affects roughly 3% of the population. I’ve stuttered my whole life, and I’ve only met two other people who have a stutter. One in Arizona, and one who I went to school with. Ironically I’...

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commentr/StutterJan 1, 2018
4 points

Met my wife in the University cafeteria during my undergraduate years. Stuttering, Lonely and depressed, I decided to sit with new people for each meal, finding people who also ate alone to randomly s...

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commentr/StutterDec 31, 2017
1 points

I know exactly you mean. Just try to say thank you, if that's easier. It's better than not saying anything. ...

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postr/StutterDec 31, 2017
4 points

We need some positivity in this sub, what are some good stories you have that were caused by your stutter?

We need some positivity in this sub, what are some good stories you have that were caused by your stutter? I met a really cool kid when I was younger in speech therapy. We ended up becoming pretty goo...

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commentr/StutterDec 31, 2017
2 points

In your position I'd explain that I appreciate the effort that he's putting into talking to you. Even as someone who's accepted and can deal with stuttering, conversations still take effort, and it's ...

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postr/StutterDec 30, 2017
8 points

How to assure my bf with a stutter

How to assure my bf with a stutter How do I convince my boyfriend that his stutter does not define him and that he shouldn't be embarrassed over it; especially around me. He gets frustrated when he sp...

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commentr/StutterDec 28, 2017
2 points

People really dont care tbh, they will probably think its cute. If i didnt have a stutter I would find it cute probably....

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commentr/StutterDec 27, 2017
3 points

I have a decent enough stutter. It’s definitely noticeable, but I wouldn’t say it’s utterly devastating. I struggled with confidence my entire life due to it. It really held me back and honestly, it s...

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commentr/StutterDec 26, 2017
3 points

Yes, so true. People who care about your stutter are too shallow and it just takes you less time to see their true colors. Ok, now you have to keep us updated. I hope date 2 goes well and I hope the...

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commentr/StutterDec 26, 2017
3 points

This has happened to me few time. You did great and i hope you get a second date. Most of the times people dont care about the stutter but want to know the real person. If anytime a girl throws a shad...

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commentr/StutterDec 26, 2017
2 points

I stutter and I have a beautiful girlfriend. We are together more than 3 years. I had many girls before, so don’t worry too much about it! ...

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commentr/StutterDec 26, 2017
8 points

A surprising amount of people simply aren't bothered by our stutter. 99% of the time we are anxious due to our own insecurities and fears. Good luck to you and enjoy your dates....

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commentr/StutterDec 25, 2017
5 points

Although I wouldn't call my stutter severe, I also struggle with my words at times. I was much worse when me and my partner of five years first met. I had the same thoughts as you - that I might not...

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commentr/StutterDec 25, 2017
6 points

It's definetly not a deal-breaker. It might be for some , but these are the people that just want a superficial relationship, and you shouldn't care about them anyway. Stuttering might seem like a hug...

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commentr/StutterDec 24, 2017
1 points

Hi, fellow Singaporean here :) Yeah I'm totally down to talk if you want! I've never met another stutterer in real life before too, would be awesome to get to know someone who can relate to me...

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