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commentr/StutterJun 13, 2021
2 points

You sound like my speech therapist! He was deathly ashamed of his stutter, but then decided to conquer it and went on to lecture all around the world about stuttering. Definitely one of my heroes. And...

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postr/StutterJun 13, 2021
3 points

Recently got my first job where I have to speak a lot, realized that stuttering can’t get in the way of what I want. Just one question.

Recently got my first job where I have to speak a lot, realized that stuttering can’t get in the way of what I want. Just one question. I’m having trouble speaking clearly, anyone else have the issue ...

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commentr/StutterJun 13, 2021
3 points

It made me to push my self out of my comfort zone and it gave me some of the best friends. When you meet new people and show them your vulnerability (stuttering) from the first minute those who will l...

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commentr/StutterJun 13, 2021
2 points

Thank you! True. Public speaking is the antithesis of the mindset induced due to stuttering....

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commentr/StutterJun 13, 2021
1 points

Great post...I had a similar experience with just putting myself out there and facing the fear. As I got more comfortable with public speaking, the stutter receded dramatically. I still stutter on occ...

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commentr/StutterJun 13, 2021
1 points

Great story, similar to mine in that I used public speaking to help overcome it. I truly believe that our weaknesses are actually our strengths in hiding. (With stuttering at least) Thanks for sharing...

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postr/StutterJun 13, 2021
47 points

My experience in overcoming stuttering.

My experience in overcoming stuttering. A few days ago I saw a post on this subreddit talking about how the best way to overcome stuttering is to stutter more. i.e. to put yourself out of your comfor...

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commentr/StutterJun 13, 2021
1 points

I'd set my expectations high, "shoot for the stars" and be inspired by those people who managed to beat it ("no cure" only means there's no universal cure for everyone). No need to limit yourself unne...

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commentr/StutterJun 12, 2021
1 points

Agreed. Do not make it a big deal and just go with the flow. I cover TMT and based out of San Francisco. I have a moderate stutter and have done fine. If you want to chat please feel free to message m...

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commentr/StutterJun 12, 2021
2 points

Wow this is so motivational I been living with a stutter my whole life and I’m tired of being scared and hiding and this give me motivation to try my hardest and not give up....

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commentr/StutterJun 12, 2021
6 points

Resilience. I’m very good at rolling with the punches that life throws at me and I attribute that to my lifelong stutter. We all know the tough battle of stuttering and I’m a firm believer that my bat...

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commentr/StutterJun 12, 2021
2 points

I’ve been there. Had trouble with my name for YEARS. Seriously, don’t give up. Feel free to message me if you ever need a friend to vent to!...

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commentr/StutterJun 12, 2021
9 points

I'm resilient, sometimes stupidly so. I won't be beaten. I'm sure the mindset comes from years of making Damn sure I get to the end of the word....

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postr/StutterJun 12, 2021
12 points

WEEKLY QUESTION: What is one positive thing that came out from your stuttering condition?

WEEKLY QUESTION: What is one positive thing that came out from your stuttering condition? ...

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commentr/StutterJun 12, 2021
2 points

I work as a Batista. Some days used to be a living hell and I was really terrified when someone asked me about the price of coffee. I didn't like that. I didn't like when I woke up the first thing t...

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commentr/StutterJun 12, 2021
1 points

The only thing preventing you from reaching your greatness are the barriers you place in-front of you...And all of those are externally learned and then internalized. They aren't yours and you/we all ...

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commentr/StutterJun 12, 2021
1 points

Why try to "escape" them when one can turn and face them up front and person then sort them out and, get to know more about yourself as you move forward without having to hide the great person you're ...

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commentr/StutterJun 11, 2021
3 points

It's easy to equate fluency with success. You're putting yourself out there in groups and that is most important. The more you do it, it will get easier and more fluency will be a byproduct. It's...

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commentr/StutterJun 11, 2021
4 points

Perfect post, exactly what I had in mind. After overcomming most of the fear I always had, Ive become stronger and not only in speaking, but also in everything else....

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commentr/StutterJun 11, 2021
2 points

Nice work bro! There is no way to espcape from our fears! All we could do is put up with them...

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