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commentr/StutterDec 23, 2017
6 points

Hey man, sorry to hear you're having a rough time right now. Being a person who stutters in high school is rough. It sounds like you are trying hard to put yourself out there, that's a good thing. I...

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commentr/StutterDec 18, 2017
1 points

That's a good one. I'll have to use that next time I happen to stutter. ...

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Validation & Empathy
commentr/StutterDec 12, 2017
4 points

great post and welcome! i agree, it's great to find other stutterers out there. i used to think i was insane or completely messed up until i started finding other people that stutter. ...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 8, 2017
1 points

It doesn’t make it any easier, but that old chestnut that says that bullies do what they do to compensate for their own insecurities really is true. One day they’ll look back at the things they said a...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterDec 8, 2017
1 points

Don’t worry, you just need to find the person you gel with. There are plenty of not so great people out there, and plenty of great people who it’s just not going to work with. Just because it didn’t w...

Community & Support
Validation & Empathy
commentr/StutterDec 6, 2017
1 points

How are you involved in the Stuttering community? I am a mom and I try to be a fluent ally. I have *no* idea how much it sucks to stutter. I just know my own life and experiences. I believe others whe...

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Validation & EmpathySelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterDec 5, 2017
1 points

Well done for taking the first steps in your recovery :) What's really helped me become more at ease with my stammer is talking to people about it. I use a costal breathing technique to control my st...

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Validation & EmpathyFluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 5, 2017
2 points

Damn, I thought I would get a hate speech about underestimating cancer but this is actually helpful. The hardest thing for me is the social aspect of it. I rely on 1 friend from high school since I co...

Community & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Validation & EmpathyMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterDec 4, 2017
1 points

You’ve already taken a huge step. Congrats and kudos to you. Acceptance is hard and it’s a process. I’m not a PWS (I’m a mom of one) and I still struggle with acceptance. I would have never chosen...

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Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & PrideParent Emotions & Guilt
commentr/StutterDec 4, 2017
2 points

I attend NSA meetings in Pittsburgh. I highly recommend it! It's shown me that there are other people out there dealing with the same things that I am. Let me know if you have any questions about it. ...

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Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 4, 2017
1 points

I see.. btw, sorry for saying "Are you kidding me? That's some serious bs. lol", I didn't understand what you wanted to say :) my bad...

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commentr/StutterDec 3, 2017
2 points

Yes, what this person says. Get involved in the NSA. You are not alone and it’s nice to be among people who live with the same challenges you face. The NSA changes lives. ...

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Validation & EmpathyHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterDec 3, 2017
8 points

We're all been through tough times like these, I know I have. But you're not alone. I found help in my local NSA chapter (National Stuttering Association). I go to my local chapters meeting once a m...

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Validation & EmpathyHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterDec 3, 2017
3 points

Days like these suck ass. All you can do it try and push pass them. It'll get better eventually but until then, feel free to vent your fustrations here. You're among friends here :)...

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Validation & EmpathyFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterDec 3, 2017
1 points

Inappropriate laughter and smiling are some peoples reactions to being uncomfortable and not knowing what to do ask them about it and help them understand it better ...

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commentr/StutterDec 2, 2017
1 points

Join our stuttering Discord server and talk to me and everyone else. While it is hard for us to make you stutter less we can help you with the emotional part of stuttering. I hope I see you there!...

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Friendships & BelongingValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterDec 2, 2017
2 points

"I stutter. It may take a moment but you'll get used to it." Where in the world are you? Can you find a stuttering group? It helps to know that you are not alone. ...

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commentr/StutterDec 1, 2017
1 points

I guess a follow-up question would be do you think they are being malicious? Almost everyone out there doesn't know how to deal with a stutter so they may be, in their mind, thinking they are dealing ...

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Self-Advocacy & BoundariesValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterNov 29, 2017
1 points

I liked how you put that. And I’ve enjoyed this conversation. I’m relatively new to this subreddit but the discussions are thoughtful. ...

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Validation & EmpathyHumor & Community Tone
commentr/StutterNov 28, 2017
4 points

I wonder if your friends don’t include you because they think it’s what you want. I find that most humans are genuinely kind but they act the best way they think they can given the info they have. The...

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