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commentr/StutterMay 29, 2021
4 points

I’m in the same boat man, my best friend just got engaged and I also I have to give a best man speech. Think of it this way: he knows you stutter and is confident in you enough to the point where he w...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
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commentr/StutterMay 29, 2021
3 points

I get very sweaty in my face^^ But it goes away. People like confidence. Confidence+ stuttering? Checkpot!...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2021
3 points

Another well done video man. Solid tips! When I embraced tip 1, things got remarkably better for me in all aspects. The less I cared and just took my stutter for what it is, the less it stressed me ou...

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Acceptance & PrideMindset shiftHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2021
2 points

100% Feel free to check out some of my stuff as so much progress in my journey has been by desensitizing myself to fear/judgements from others. And also feel free to reach out if you would like som...

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Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2021
2 points

At first it was stagnant, stuff didn't improve, but then I decided to put myself forward. I try to interact with people as much as possible, no matter how severe I stutter, it's a bit hesitating, but ...

Emotional Experience
Hope & MotivationAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2021
2 points

Good for standing up for yourself and addressing your stutter to her. Does it bother you that you get so worked up and overreact? If so, it's a complicated road, but I thinking learning to accept y...

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Acceptance & PrideFrustration & AngerHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2021
2 points

That's a really good question. First of all you need to be confident in what you want to say and feel safe to express yourself. It does take a lot of practice and you will get burned but the more you ...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Hope & MotivationVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2021
1 points

I've had many opportunities, both personal and professional, whittle away due to my stutter, so I know the feeling. Not to mention the emotional and mental drain. But despite, and inspite of all thes...

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commentr/StutterMay 28, 2021
3 points

But you still technically overcome it, you went through a lot and you should be proud even though it randomly disappeared, you should still be proud because of what you’ve been through. Thanks for s...

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Acceptance & PridePersonal StoriesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMay 27, 2021
1 points

I hope I have the strength to be open about it to my parents but I’m too scared. Yea my stutter doesn’t define who I am, it helped me become who I am today but it doesn’t define me, I just see it as...

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commentr/StutterMay 27, 2021
3 points

I agree with /u/hipsydoodle. If you don't already journal, it can be very good for you. IMO /u/hipsydoodle's comment is the best advice. /u/phznmshr makes an excellent point about running out of brea...

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commentr/StutterMay 27, 2021
11 points

I don't want to fill you with a false sense of hope. In no way, shape or form is this meant to do that. But for many of us, it gets better. The thing that helped me the most was a change in environme...

Speech & StutteringTherapy & ProfessionalCauses & Variability
Onset & Life-Stage ChangesSeeking TherapySeverity & Fluctuation+1 more
postr/StutterMay 26, 2021
4 points

I have a few slides to cover in my first graduate school group presentation this evening. Do you guys want me to record it and share?

I have a few slides to cover in my first graduate school group presentation this evening. Do you guys want me to record it and share? I practiced it 20 times and I know I will still stutter. But I wan...

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Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionPersonal Stories+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 26, 2021
1 points

Don't hold yourself back. Be a good person and people will understand, respect, and look up to you whether you have a stutter or not. I get blocks pretty severely at times, some days are worse than ot...

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commentr/StutterMay 26, 2021
2 points

I thank each one of you for the support, really appreciate it and feels great when you know someone has the exact problems as yourself, let's keep fighting strong, hoping one day we can knock this stu...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMay 25, 2021
1 points

Don't you give up! You can do any darn thing that you want to. You are just starting life. If you want help, I can help. If you don't, just quit reading. I am now fluent after 50 years of stuttering....

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Hope & MotivationFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMay 25, 2021
1 points

Don't you give up! You can do any darn thing that you want to. You are just starting life. If you want help, I can help. If you don't, just quit reading. I am now fluent after 50 years of stuttering....

Emotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Hope & MotivationFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMay 25, 2021
1 points

Any type of delivery job, grocery stocker or something of that content. You have a bright future ahead of you. Don't be like me and stutter all your life.. I am now fluent after 50 years of stuttering...

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commentr/StutterMay 25, 2021
1 points

Fantastic for you. Great story. I'm 60 years old and it did keep me from being promoting and getting good jobs. I believe in your story. It is inspiring. I stuttered until 2 years ago and became fluen...

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Employment & CareerHope & MotivationFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMay 25, 2021
6 points

I used all my pain to better myself. Now (humbly speaking) am a beast mentally. All the mental pain I have gone through has made me a much stronger person in many areas of my life. I understand how it...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & PrideSeverity & Fluctuation