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commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2022
4 points

First time I've seen a video shared on this subreddit regarding stuttering. It takes a little of guts to put yourself out there. So grateful for you sharing your technique and being so positive. Amazi...

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commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2022
7 points

Accepting and living with you stutter is part of the battle. Realising that people are a lot more tolerable about stuttering and are willing to listen to what you have to say no matter how long it ta...

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commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2022
2 points

You are correct. When you have fear, anxiety you will block more. Try to speak up in meetings. You will block for 1 or 2 week then things go on smoothly. But do not forget to speak in meeting. This ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2022
1 points

They are not matured enough so ignore them. Try to focus on your speaking not on stutter. Once you get confidence to talk in class then you will feel relaxed. Try to speak in front of class otherw...

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commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2022
6 points

You gotta get some (good) speech therapy. Things aren't getting better on your own and you're continuing to suffer. Find someone who understands stuttering, who will work on the shame aspect and help ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2022
5 points

-Share more and speak up to get accustomed to the meetings. Volunteering to speak make me feel like I’m in control rather just waiting to be picked on at some random moment. -Make sure you are prepar...

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commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2022
2 points

I see that I didn’t take into account that your situation differs from mine. I do see that with my stuttering, it’s mostly me being worried about it, but not many weird or negative reactions from oth...

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commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2022
1 points

thanks. But no. it’s because it’s so bad people literally make glances or try to end conversations quickly and/or mock me. not to mention the sheer difficulty in finding jobs. “Nobody is holding you...

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commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2022
1 points

Any job that doesn’t hire you because you stutter isn’t working for. Same goes for relationships. The only way to overcome a stutter is to live life in spite of it. The more you act like you don’t hav...

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commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2022
5 points

I appreciate that. But as corny as it sounds.. taking 1 small step at a time everyday changes a whole shit lot overtime...

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commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2022
1 points

Me. I have a great husband, I’m a serial C level employee ( first became a CFO at 28). I have a great group of friends. I even recently gave a closing keynote in front of 350 people about overcoming a...

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commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2022
2 points

I have a great life! I have a good job I like, I’m in school and loving it, I’m engaged and have a great circle of friends. What really changed things for me was gaining more confidence and accepting ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2022
6 points

You are such a good writer, and I feel so much for you and your dad 😭 I have a stutter and would do anything to have it taken away forever. Your dad IS a boss. I have no idea how my children feel a...

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commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2022
1 points

So I would really recommend the Dave McGuire course. They have an inexpensive self help book on Amazon called “Beyond Stammering: The Mcguire Program for getting good at the Sport of Speaking.” You ca...

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commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2022
13 points

Your story really touched me, as someone who doesn't have a stutter, but who also has a father who does. My father struggled with a severe stutter growing up. He was raised by his grandparents who mad...

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commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2022
4 points

YES, YES, YES!! I keep telling the world 🌎 how COURAGEOUS, RESOURCEFUL, CREATIVE and RESILIENT we are!!!!! I totally agree 👍...

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commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2022
7 points

Don't worry about the stutter. There is so much to worry about in life that is against your will anyway, Hakuna Matata! Stuttering is nothing, just an illusion. People who discriminate you for your st...

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commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2022
1 points

Great job. The more you do things like that, the less anxious you'll be and the smoother you'll be so you'll be less anxious etc etc....

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postr/StutterFeb 2, 2022
7 points

small success!

small success! tw: childhood truma hi \^.\^ i have never posted on this sub before but i wanted to share my small victory! ever since 3rd grade i developed a stutter due to childhood trauma due to ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2022
2 points

You sound just like me a few months ago. Exact same state of mind. Honestly, it’s slow improvement after weeks of taking every opportunity to talk especially when I really don’t want to. After forcing...

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