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commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2023
5 points

I think it's harder to do when you're younger. As you get older, I think it's easier to gain perspective, and you get new priorities in your life as well. My suggestion would be to start to develop ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2023
2 points

It has but hasn't gone away entirely. Sometimes when I'm presenting there's a word that I just can't say but there's not a synonym to use. So I just let it get stuck for a minute, pause to clear my th...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2023
7 points

It takes time my man. I was horribly depressed for a long time with my stutter one of the root causes. I hated myself and began to hate other people leading to a spiral of self destruction. Eventual...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2023
5 points

I’m 24. You will probably read a lot of comments here saying that you will be miserable all of your life. Although I feel very bad for the people who say that because they might feel that way, I mist ...

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postr/StutterFeb 22, 2023
8 points

Question

Question Hey everyone, I hope this is the right place for my question. We'll get a new coworker soon who has a stutter and I want them to feel comfortable here, so I wanted to ask what the best way t...

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commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2023
3 points

Probably the best positive side is when you overcome it you can be proud of your achievement. It always amazes me how most of the stuttering organizations who are run by people who don't stutter try ...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2023
7 points

I'm 43, stuttered my whole life. The only thing that made it any better was both leaving high school and then speech therapy when I was around 20-21. I don't think I was able to understand the gravity...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Acceptance & PrideEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2023
2 points

😂😂 Glad fam. Keep your head up high, we got this :) ! There's so much more to life and even simple communique than our stutter....

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2023
8 points

Lol, true. We can never admit any guilt because we'll never be able to finish our sentence. but on a real note, like everyone said here. It's the best filter when meeting people. People wanna make fu...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2023
7 points

10000% I even met people who don't mind it one bit. Man do I have so much room in my heart for them....

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2023
20 points

While stuttering can be challenging to manage, it's important to recognize that there can also be positives and strengths associated with stuttering. Here are a few examples: 1. Increased empat...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2023
13 points

💯 When it comes to friendships and dating, stuttering definitely helps to weed out bitches/jerks because they can’t see past it. The good ones stick around....

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2023
35 points

It's an asshole filter. If you find the way I speak a reason to not like me or put me down then I don't want/need you in my life....

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2023
1 points

CodusSupremus is my husband, and yes, it helps that we both stutter. We understand the nuances of stuttering first hand. Our son does not stutter, and I am grateful he has parents who do. I let our ki...

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Acceptance & PrideFamily Support & Conflict
postr/StutterFeb 21, 2023
55 points

Look at the positive side of stuttering

Look at the positive side of stuttering We cannot go to jail because we are not able to finish a sentence....

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Humor & Community ToneAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2023
5 points

That was exactly my experience. Whenever I admitted to stuttering, such as with a therapist, I didn't stutter. It just proves how mysteriously sinister this handicap is. Sue...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2023
3 points

I overcame a lifetime stutter at age 70. Mine was the result of unresolved childhood trauma that was finally resolved. I only add that because I had a medium-severe stutter and I know that the only ti...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2023
7 points

Everybody who stutters and feels like a shit should regularly visit a gym. It is like a therapy but it works xD You will feel like a shit anyway but you are more sexi. jk ​ It will increa...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2023
1 points

Thank you, I did, and my stuttering went away in a week. I am so sorry to bother you about such a silly thing....

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2023
15 points

Yes, absolutely. I find that looking the part of a “tough guy” usually turns that around somewhat. I seem to get a bit more respect being a larger, sorta muscular guy compared to how I was treated whe...

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