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commentr/StutterJun 5, 2022
4 points

On the opposite end, though, there is also an enormous problem (that is rarely discussed) of toxic positivity in the stuttering community. Whenever someone brings up a negative experience or problem t...

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commentr/StutterJun 5, 2022
1 points

It's a process. Some people figure this out in their teens. Others in their 60s. I'm just figuring it out now...

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commentr/StutterJun 5, 2022
3 points

The only fear I really share with you is the genetically inherited stutter, because there is a great chance I've got it the same way even though my father and grandpa has/had a different kind of speec...

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commentr/StutterJun 5, 2022
1 points

I believe we all can have those things. Im 20 and I plan to have a beautiful wife with amazing kids. I believe we all have a responsibility as stutterers for inspire those just like us. We must “pick ...

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commentr/StutterJun 5, 2022
9 points

Big time agree with this. No one is denying that stuttering doesn’t suck but it shouldn’t let you live you life. The sooner you can figure this out the better....

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commentr/StutterJun 5, 2022
7 points

Some people are just like that though. Most people who I have met over the years who stutter don't let it stop them, some like me have had therapy and live a normal life, some have it so bad they can'...

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commentr/StutterJun 5, 2022
23 points

OP is 100% right. By their own admission, a bit blunt, but consider their message. People with stutters often feel isolated. Like they can't even ask for help. They frequently receive inadequate supp...

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postr/StutterJun 5, 2022
78 points

Issue with ‘some’ in this community.

Issue with ‘some’ in this community. Lot of people in this community allows their stutter to dictate their lives. I occasionally especially when nervous/stress/super tired have a severe stutter aka ‘b...

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commentr/StutterJun 5, 2022
9 points

That's just not true. It's like saying the only person who can cure my broken arm is someone who's broken their arm. We often think of our stutter as something that we own and have exclusive knowled...

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commentr/StutterJun 5, 2022
19 points

I have a moderate to severe stutter and four kids. Your viewpoint is indicative of bigger problems than just a stutter. I’m not saying this at all to be insulting, I just really think you would bene...

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commentr/StutterJun 5, 2022
21 points

You have a choice. There are millions of stutters out there with kids family etc because they made the choice to go for it even though they have a stutter....

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commentr/StutterJun 4, 2022
2 points

I don't know how old you are. I'm 31. Severe stutterer since age 5. I thought no girl should be attracted to me because of how broken I am. But then in my mid 20s and especially at 30 girls became int...

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commentr/StutterJun 4, 2022
3 points

Be confident and persistent. I'm currently looking for a job as well. If they don't want to hire you, it's thier loss. Would you want to work for an employer that considers stuttering an issue? I ...

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commentr/StutterJun 4, 2022
1 points

Its scary and hard at the beginning, but thats because i was hard on myself the most. Eventually you will get into the rhythm of things and everything you have to say like greetings etc will begin to ...

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commentr/StutterJun 4, 2022
1 points

You shouldn't be afraid to talk to anyone one day your going to have to accept your uniqueness because hiding It won't make It go away and It sure won't give you the confidence that you need. Just tel...

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commentr/StutterJun 3, 2022
1 points

Honestly bro you just have to do it, you never really make progress if you’re afraid to get out of your comfort zone. And from personal experiences I’ve never really had a girl say anything negative a...

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commentr/StutterJun 3, 2022
2 points

Brother, don't let your stutter rule your life. I can understand that it can be really hard sometimes but don't let it defeat you in life....

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commentr/StutterJun 2, 2022
2 points

What I do is I quickly find a situation or person to go do deliberate disfluency and disclosure with. Meaning I proactively go out and exaggerate fake stuttering with someone, then tell them I stutter...

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commentr/StutterJun 2, 2022
1 points

Yeah definitely the best approach. I always stayed quiet and just kind of sat in the corner as a child. Speech therapy helped me with my confidence and I think after going through that. Why not try he...

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commentr/StutterJun 2, 2022
1 points

I felt a lot of the same things when I was younger that you are feeling now. I don't know how much of a comfort it will be to you here and now but I can tell you that time will change how you feel abo...

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