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commentr/StutterNov 17, 2021
10 points

People don’t understand. They say things like slow down, take your time, think things through. The fact is they have no clue how speech works or they wouldn’t say such dumb things. We don’t choose to...

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commentr/StutterNov 17, 2021
1 points

I think all of us who stutter know this feeling, but is your decision if you let it bother you or not. Whenever I face an interview, I just try relax and try to take it slow, even then if my stutterin...

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commentr/StutterNov 17, 2021
14 points

Keep in mind, that stuttering is incurable. It is kind of disability/mental disorder.You have to accept that it's the way you talk, nothing can change it. When I drink wine 2 glasses or 3, I suddenly ...

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commentr/StutterNov 17, 2021
3 points

I highly recommend the Dave McGuire Program! Also reading Redefining Stuttering by John Harrison. You can find a free link to the book if you google search it. And as others have recommended, be vuln...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterNov 16, 2021
37 points

Having a different outlook on presentations the older I get.

Having a different outlook on presentations the older I get. Yesterday I did an online presentation in an international platform. It was underwhelming. I took a lot of effort to prepare but during pre...

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Anticipating StutteringStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterNov 16, 2021
2 points

That's wonderful to see , slowly steadily you are coming out of that tough mindset and relaxing your life with your kid. Stuttering will go very mild as you age in life. Your teenage life in school, c...

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commentr/StutterNov 16, 2021
3 points

Please pardon me if I sound insensitive. Sometimes I'm a bit blunt. You have to love yourself before anyone else will love you. It's cliché, but it's 100% true. You said it yourself, you have self e...

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Hope & MotivationAcceptance & PrideSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterNov 16, 2021
2 points

i’ve found success with a combination of acceptance and facing fear and shame head on i encourage you to check out this youtube channel https://youtube.com/c/OpenStutter if u do, lmk what u think...

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Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureShame & EmbarrassmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 16, 2021
4 points

hello if you would like to teach or be a tutor, go for it! i’m a speech therapist at a high school and stutter all the time, and have found it has not held me back at all if anything it is an asset...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & PrideMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterNov 16, 2021
3 points

> She doesn‘t know about my stutter Big kudos to you for trying new speaking situations and not letting stuttering get in your way. But I question if you're really accepting of your stutter like ...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 16, 2021
3 points

Congratulations for making it through and being confident in yourself. Myself, and I'm sure most people here, know exactly how you feel in just being excited that you finished. I believe my worst pres...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 16, 2021
10 points

I did have a physics teacher in high school that stuttered but he was awesome and everybody really liked him and just liked to hear his knowledge on physics. I didn’t really even notice his stuttering...

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Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 16, 2021
9 points

YES, even my presentation makes 30% of my grade i dont care. Even the result turns out may not match your expectation, dont be disappointed cuz at least you know that you try your best :) my classmate...

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commentr/StutterNov 16, 2021
14 points

Congrats!! I have a difficult presentation on thursday (although it only makes 10% of the grade) and i usually think of not going, but this time i don't care. I'll finish the presentation no matter h...

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commentr/StutterNov 16, 2021
2 points

Crikey Stop fighting and relax. Sounds like it eating you up. A stutter isn't the end of the world mate. Just talk to your wife about it. Whats the worst that will happen. Trust me, must people don't...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 16, 2021
1 points

Focus more on other people. Be a really good listner. Give lots of compliments. People just want to be listened to. You'll then be less self conscious and relax a bit. Be up front about your stutter....

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postr/StutterNov 16, 2021
139 points

Hi guys, I just had a presentation today and I stuttered like crazy even my friend texted me “why ur trembling so much?“ lol. Although I aint do it perfectly, I still feel proud of myself for finishing it. From my sharing, I hope yall dont feel disappointed of yourself, because you did your best!!

Hi guys, I just had a presentation today and I stuttered like crazy even my friend texted me “why ur trembling so much?“ lol. Although I aint do it perfectly, I still feel proud of myself for finishin...

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commentr/StutterNov 16, 2021
4 points

I would highly recommend reading Redefining Stuttering by John Harrison! It really goes in depth to the mind of someone that stutters. You can find a free link to the book if you google search it. An...

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commentr/StutterNov 15, 2021
1 points

I like your first point, but how do you gain self esteem when you're ashamed and trying to disidentify yourself with a part that is very much part of you? The shame comes in large part from this disas...

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Shame & EmbarrassmentIdentity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 15, 2021
3 points

1. Desensitize yourself to hearing yourself stutter. Find friends you can be open to and talk about your struggles with. Someone you can ask to be patient when you do stutter and allow you to find you...

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Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride+2 more