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commentr/StutterJan 11, 2022
3 points

Life can be challenging as a stutter but it doesn't have to control your life. I hope we all find the good in the little things!...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2022
9 points

Great attitude you have, I'm glad you've not let this curse ruin or effect your life... I'm the opposite though, ive always been totally embarrassed and ashamed and through this I've not led the l...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2022
6 points

Been practicing nofab** for over two years, I still stutter but I feel like my confidence, mental health, energy level have gone up, and I have more control over my stutter, it can not be a coincidenc...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & FluctuationHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2022
1 points

You can definitely go to places you don’t go to often! In fact, I would recommend it because it gives you a chance to practice your skills and confidence in an environment you may not go to again. Wit...

Emotional Experience
Hope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2022
1 points

Hey mate are you alright? I think it's time you received a speech therapy or if it doesn't bother you, take a look at my last posts about stuttering! I hope they can help you a lot! Life is indeed un...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Advice RequestsHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2022
4 points

It's true in our mindset. Because we don't have it, and we should work really hard to get close to it, we kind of feel like this is the only thing that will make our happiness complete. If you ask pe...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2022
4 points

I somehow became a professional speaker. I was that girl in class who was laughed at and humiliated by both students and teachers when I was a kid and also in college. We can do anything ❤...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Hope & MotivationHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2022
5 points

The short answer: it comes with time. The long answer: It comes with time once you have the confidence to know who you are and that the people who put you down have less than 0 sway on your life. Al...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2022
2 points

When I stutter in a situation, it is usually a sign that I was uncomfortable about something. Which gives me an opportunity to reflect and to find a new, more positive, suitable way of thinking or doi...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Authenticity vs. MaskingHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2022
4 points

Congratulations!!!! I remember when I got my first job I was beyond excited. I never thought I could get one tbh. Just shows if you put you mind to it that even us can attain anything we want....

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2022
3 points

I’m not sure everyone is like this but it forces you to think before you act since you have to pick your words carefully. I also always did well on critical thinking...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2022
10 points

Vocabulary… I got 800s both times I took the GRE… Great skill for writing (and speaking). Hyper Empathy… You can feel the moment someone is not paying attention and can sniff out other stutters after...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2022
30 points

*BUILDS CHARACTER* I say this all the time on the reddit, because it's so true. Overcoming/pushing through a daily communication obstacle isn't an easy task, and the patience and tenacity used to pus...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2022
53 points

Takes balls to have a stutter. My stutters made me more confident speaking to a group of people. I used to be super nervous talking to people in the past but because I was forced to get over that nerv...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Hope & MotivationHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2022
4 points

Thanks for the response. It looks like I just need to try it by myself and just be calm and confident....

Emotional Experience
Hope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2022
3 points

Stepping out of my comfort zone every day and doing things I would never do because of my stutter. If I failed, I learned from that mistake and applied it to the next time. If I had a win, I celebr...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Hope & MotivationHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2022
2 points

Yes a few years ago I was in this state. I feel I was put in it because I felt there was no way out... The moment I started seeing consistent improvements, I had hope and those thoughts went away....

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Hope & MotivationAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJan 8, 2022
3 points

I am much older than you now, but I can very much relate to a lot of the things you wrote regarding your experience. I first realized that I stuttered at the age of seven. At the age of ten, I stopped...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2022
1 points

I suppose that without the other 100 details of the entire story, your reaction is actually quite appropriate. ;-) It was a pretty epic experience that took a month of planning. I even managed to get ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2022
7 points

For sure but I’m also gay and lived in an abusive household so I guess I had compound issues. I rose above it though so I think any one of you can do the same you just have to believe you can!...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride