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commentr/StutterJul 16, 2020
41 points

it says "nitit" which is the egyptian hieroglyphs for "to stutter" from the story of the shipwrecked sailor. i say "says" because its hieroglyphs which are confusing. you don't "say" the guy at the en...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 16, 2020
1 points

Stuttering is only stuttering! If there's something else going on with you also, it might connect in some manner, but on its own, it's just that - stuttering....

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 16, 2020
2 points

I guess this must be a common thing we are told? That we are good listeners. I know I’ve heard it....

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 16, 2020
1 points

I get those points, but the thing is the feeling like the whole town you live in judge you because of stuttering...

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 15, 2020
4 points

I would encourage you to listen to podcasts #255 and #598 on stuttertalk. They are on doctors who have a stutter and how they made it through medical school. Also, check out the National Stuttering Fo...

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commentr/StutterJul 14, 2020
3 points

I don't really know what to say but i can see you're a great and hard-working person, keep it up and eventually someone will recognize your qualities rather than seeing just your stutter...

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commentr/StutterJul 14, 2020
2 points

All stutterers struggle with their own name its just a cliche, the name is the one we dread, the fact that it's part of us and we are all conditioned in society to be expected to say our name which ma...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 14, 2020
10 points

This is a red flag. If he doesn't have the compassion, respect or decency to allow you to Finish your sentences, then he DOESN'T deserve you. Stuttering is the BEST personality test because it sho...

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commentr/StutterJul 14, 2020
2 points

If you lead with love and support, you and your daughter are going to be just fine. Don't make her feel less-than or different. Be honest with her so she can be honest with you. Be one person she can...

Parent & CaregiverIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
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commentr/StutterJul 14, 2020
5 points

Along with the previous comments and suggestions, here's what I wish someone told my parents when I (19 F w/ a severe stutter) was growing up: 1. Never put her into a social situation she's uncomfort...

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commentr/StutterJul 13, 2020
12 points

Hi, I am a father of a 14 yr old daughter who stutters. I stutter also. Your daughter is still young, so hopefully speech therapy will work for her, try it and see. For myself, speech therapy didn't ...

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commentr/StutterJul 13, 2020
2 points

I will certainly have a look! When I was in the process of therapy I didn't analyse the process much, but now, a few years later and after training as an art therapist myself, I'm realising what chang...

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commentr/StutterJul 13, 2020
5 points

I went to an amazing therapist who trained in NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) and spent two years unpicking my stutter and the negative processes that happen in environments/conversations where I s...

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postr/StutterJul 11, 2020
93 points

Open letter from a happy stutterer to young stammers. My thoughts and mistakes for you to learn.

Open letter from a happy stutterer to young stammers. My thoughts and mistakes for you to learn. Hi mates, I’ve discovered this sub with a lot of relatable content. I’m glad to see some wholesome his...

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commentr/StutterJul 9, 2020
1 points

Clever way to use it as an advantage. I learned a lot about stuttering myself while doing research for the presentation....

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commentr/StutterJul 9, 2020
1 points

We have sort of the same thing in Britain. For our English language qualification we have to make a verbal showcase of one subject. It's best if we provide an example or demonstration. So I picked my ...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Public SpeakingIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 9, 2020
5 points

I was with a close friend once and his friend came to talk to us. I'm a very severe stutterer so obv it took me a while to introduce myself. The other guy was a bit curios and asked why i stammered, t...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Humor & Community ToneIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 9, 2020
2 points

Imo, SLPs who stutter are the best one to treat the stutter for exactly the reasons you state. If that is what you really want to do, go for it :)...

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commentr/StutterJul 8, 2020
1 points

Some of the things we think about ourselves can become habitual, and can hinder us from engaging with other ways of thinking, that might help our situation. This is not a straightforward thing. It's ...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 8, 2020
1 points

YESSSS IT IS POSSIBLE! I am a graduate student who stutters getting my masters to be a speech therapist! You will change lives!!...

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