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commentr/StutterJul 16, 2021
3 points

That was my first job 20 years ago and I will be honest, I bombed the interview. I stuttered, twitched, and ummmmm my words so much that I just wanted to jump out of the chair and run to door. But for...

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commentr/StutterJul 16, 2021
2 points

When speaking you should try it with more confidence.If it gets progressively harder you should instead probably try to calm yourself if need be.I hope this helps and good luck!...

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commentr/StutterJul 15, 2021
3 points

It’s definitely exhausting. Feels like we have to work so hard every day just to speak our minds. We need breaks sometimes but we also need community and community is formed through communication. It ...

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commentr/StutterJul 14, 2021
11 points

Very fluent. 98% or better. I work with two BSA troops, so I speak to groups of youths and adults on a regular basis. At work I converse with and present to senior leadership groups. Never groups of ...

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commentr/StutterJul 14, 2021
11 points

1000% YES! I was a severe stutterer from ~age 3 up until my 20's. I was a severe stutterer from my earliest memory. Severe, as in, never a fluent sentence. Blocks so bad that I ran out of air. I kne...

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commentr/StutterJul 13, 2021
7 points

I had this for a few years in my twenties. It was horrible, so I can totally empathize with you. It finally went away when I started getting more confidence in myself and stopped seeing the world thro...

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commentr/StutterJul 13, 2021
1 points

That's great to hear, someone living their life the way they want, I wish I had the courage when I was younger.....

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commentr/StutterJul 13, 2021
8 points

I have a child who also stutters. Try to take them as soon as possible to a slp that works with cognitive behaviour therapy. Also teach them to be positive about their speech and teach them positive a...

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commentr/StutterJul 13, 2021
2 points

There is a genetic component and it can be passed down generations. My dad had a stutter (he outgrew it at 20), and I have a pretty severe one (neither of my two siblings do). For a long time I did ...

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postr/StutterJul 13, 2021
6 points

The story of when I had to say my test score outloud in class a few years ago

The story of when I had to say my test score outloud in class a few years ago When I had the quiz score of 11 👇⁣ ⁣ Everytime in class when the teacher used ask you to call out your quiz answer no mat...

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commentr/StutterJul 13, 2021
6 points

Your worries are perfectly understandable. I think for his sake and your sake, just try to cherish that he'll still grow into someone will full of capability. People can have a stutter but they can st...

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commentr/StutterJul 13, 2021
1 points

That sucks. Cross talk Is really tough. Is it possible to sit somewhere else? Otherwise, the silver lining is that it should get easier after a few weeks if you're doing it all day, everyday. Positi...

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commentr/StutterJul 12, 2021
7 points

I know most people will say "not with that attitude!" as a joke, but in this case it's true. You're never going to have a frame or confidence if you don't start allowing yourself to have a frame or co...

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postr/StutterJul 11, 2021
80 points

I got a date!

I got a date! I never thought a girl would like me Bc of my stutter. But I actually got a date, I’m really surprised Just know if you ever think you can’t do it just remember some mfr built like a pot...

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commentr/StutterJul 11, 2021
1 points

Thank you, that is very inspirational :) it is a big achievement to overcome fears and put yourself in that kind of job, where you must talking so much everyday. Chapeau bas!...

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commentr/StutterJul 11, 2021
2 points

Thanks, I'll watch the film when I get time to myself, I wish you luck, and it's great your not letting it rule our life, I wish I had your courage when I was much younger.. it's great to hear ...

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commentr/StutterJul 11, 2021
1 points

Well maybe watch the kings speech alone some time. Confidence really is the key to our troubles. I’m 26 years your junior but I have thankfully realised this by now. Getting comfortable with the uncom...

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commentr/StutterJul 11, 2021
3 points

You can do any career yourself heart desires as a stutterer. Don’t limit yourself and settle for less. I’m in college and have a moderate to severe stutter and recently landed an internship in priva...

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commentr/StutterJul 10, 2021
2 points

First off, I'm pretty sure you have AvPD stemming from your stutter. A lot of us are this way, maybe join a group near you for group therapy or something of the sort. And definitely try to eventually ...

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commentr/StutterJul 10, 2021
2 points

You're thinking way too hard about this. Eat whatever you want. Do whatever you want. Dont let your stutter hold you hostage....

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