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commentr/StutterMar 9, 2022
7 points

I used to think that as well. Of course, you are restricted but there is much worse than stuttering. There is a saying "don't let your \[disability\] define you". Obviously, it influences who you ar...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideHope & MotivationMindset shift
postr/StutterMar 8, 2022
17 points

Stutter with Confidence - 3 new podcast episodes

Stutter with Confidence - 3 new podcast episodes I have a bunch of good Stutter with Confidence conversations that need to be released. To expedite the process I will start to sometimes release multi...

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postr/StutterMar 7, 2022
7 points

Anyone feeling the same when stopping stutter?

Anyone feeling the same when stopping stutter? When I speak fluently, I feel something missing, I feel empty like I have no control. Because I have the need to stutter (I have the need to feel the pre...

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commentr/StutterMar 7, 2022
5 points

Your comment is just perfect and is very similar to my situation! The closer I am to people, the more fluent I seem to become. It could also be that I don’t really care about my stutter as much around...

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commentr/StutterMar 7, 2022
4 points

You can. It will take a lot of soul searching and risk taking. Immersing yourself in the stuttering community doesn't hurt either....

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commentr/StutterMar 5, 2022
1 points

I accepted mine at a very early age. It has never really bothered me that much, it can be annoying at times but I work around it pretty well. It's all relative though I suppose. Mine isn't THAT bad,...

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commentr/StutterMar 4, 2022
1 points

i really hope so, it feels like i take a step forward then immediately take 2 back. But i’m glad to hear you have accepted your stutter, i wish you all the best...

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commentr/StutterMar 3, 2022
8 points

I learned how to hide it because people stopped listening to me once I stuttered, or would just mimic it. I will gladly accept any other form of making fun of me except the stutter. Recently though I’...

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commentr/StutterMar 3, 2022
2 points

Thank you! I have been ashamed of my stuttering, but like you suggested I need to own it and be open about. I will try to change my mindset. It's a good first step...

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commentr/StutterMar 3, 2022
4 points

Oh, I can relate to that and as a stutterer myself I can suggest the following: - Do not sweat it that much - Do not try to hide it from the audience - Be open about it - Eventually you realize that ...

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Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterMar 3, 2022
10 points

Man I hear you. I’m 27 and have been stuttering as long as I can remember. I remember as a kid I was so worried about finding a career. So scared no one would take me serious. I found a job as a dishw...

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commentr/StutterMar 3, 2022
3 points

> Why does that mindset improve your speech exactly? For me, my path of accepting stuttering has nothing to do with improving my speech. I think that kind of thinking just goes around in circles....

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postr/StutterMar 3, 2022
38 points

Accept your stutter

Accept your stutter For me it was more so a ‘block’ I knew what I wanted to say I just couldn’t get it out. It took me until my early 20s to finally accept my stutter, and move beyond the social anx...

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commentr/StutterMar 3, 2022
3 points

I accept both. I live my life. If I stutter, it sucks but move in. If I am fluent, great, continue moving on with life. One’s journey of stuttering is not binary....

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postr/StutterMar 3, 2022
3 points

Do you accept your stutter? Or do you accept fluency? Why?

Do you accept your stutter? Or do you accept fluency? Why? 1. In your experience, what mindset helps improve your speech? \- "I accept stuttering (to reduce fear and manage/control stuttering)" or ...

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commentr/StutterMar 1, 2022
2 points

yeah for sure! and honestly thankyou, this sub is amazing everyone is so supportive it makes me feel great about myself...

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commentr/StutterFeb 28, 2022
5 points

tbh, just don't give a crap about the stutter. stuttering is something which if you store anger of it inside of you, its just gonna make you sick. Cant change the past mate, free yourself in the world...

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Acceptance & PrideHope & MotivationAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterFeb 28, 2022
2 points

I'm aware that it'll probably never go away, and I'm ok with that, most people don't care that i stutter, but I wouldn't say I'd be happier that I have this speech impediment...

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commentr/StutterFeb 28, 2022
2 points

I get it, but don't knock it till you try it. It's not for everyone. But I'm much happier now knowing that I stutter proudly and it's nothing for me to be ashamed of and if people have a problem with ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2022
4 points

You can actually still stutter and not worry about it though...

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