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commentr/StutterMay 20, 2021
3 points

I partially agree. Stuttering is not shameful or bad. But it's inconvenient (just like limping) and it doesn't make you "unique". Accepting stuttering and not feeling any shame or inferiority because ...

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commentr/StutterMay 20, 2021
2 points

As someone in speech therapy, I’ve learned this is not a healthy approach and you’ll set yourself up for disappointment. Just accept yourself. This isn’t a fault. It’s just part of you. It’s okay. I l...

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postr/StutterMay 20, 2021
25 points

Think about it.

Think about it. We all have the right to feel down sometimes. We all have our reasons. Our main reason for it is that many of us feel trapped, like we can't achieve our goals because of our stutter. B...

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commentr/StutterMay 20, 2021
4 points

That's good advice. I'm now 41 and still hate people finding out I have a stutter. Now, depending on the situation of course, I just flat our tell people because spend five minutes talking with me and...

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commentr/StutterMay 19, 2021
3 points

I feel you, and I'm sorry for your experience. I know the feeling and I'm sure many other stutterers have had similar experiences. Still, don't let your stuttering define you! Take pride in who you a...

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commentr/StutterMay 18, 2021
1 points

Just be kind, smile, and do your best. Focus on what you can control. People will notice you’re attitude more than anything and if you give off a friendly/happy vibe, people will like you, regardless ...

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postr/StutterMay 17, 2021
17 points

Singing for stutter

Singing for stutter My friend and I lived close to each other so we walked home together everyday. He was really good at singing and practiced a lot at home. One day while walking back home he start...

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postr/StutterMay 16, 2021
25 points

3 easily achievable tasks to complete that build conversational confidence

3 easily achievable tasks to complete that build conversational confidence Another value drop! Enjoy ❤ 3 easily achievable tasks to complete that boosts conversational confidence  What do I mean by ...

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commentr/StutterMay 16, 2021
2 points

No you shouldn't feel bad because of it. I don't know how or why but some people find stuttering cute and there's nothing wrong in that....

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commentr/StutterMay 14, 2021
1 points

it took me a while to stop caring about it. i'm still shy, but worrying about stuttering doesnt enter my mind when i'm meeting new people. it feels so much better...

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postr/StutterMay 14, 2021
35 points

I think i managed to stop caring about my stutter

I think i managed to stop caring about my stutter Thats it I just wanted to say that I improved my self-confidence a bit. Ive been having ups and downs with my stutter but im really stoic about it now...

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commentr/StutterMay 13, 2021
1 points

Yes!!! Kind of wholesome story but during my speech therapy I said "I hate that word" in regards to "stutterer" bc it's so hard to say. My speech therapist took that as I prefer "person w/ stutter" a...

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commentr/StutterMay 12, 2021
3 points

This is partly why I stopped going to speech therapy. I was speaking fluently but I had lost all my personality in my speech, and it was really bumming out my family and friends. I've gotten to a poin...

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postr/StutterMay 10, 2021
3 points

Confidence

Confidence For me, it was a big step, to understand, that confidence will not stop my stutter. I lost confidence when i had it, because of the stuttering. Now, even when i stutter, i'm still confident...

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commentr/StutterMay 10, 2021
3 points

I find those the same. Once negative feelings towards stuttering is gone, you stutter significantly less (for me I'm practically fluent most days, but it's different for everyone) but even if you do s...

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commentr/StutterMay 10, 2021
5 points

I’m so happy you’ve gotten to this stage with your stutter. The fact that success is not measured by how much you stutter couldn’t be truer. Thank you for such a well written message!...

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commentr/StutterMay 10, 2021
1 points

This is a well written post and I can relate to it a lot I just had one clarification, did you overcome stuttering or did you overcome the negative feelings towards stuttering?...

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postr/StutterMay 10, 2021
74 points

What I've learned about stuttering since I've overcome it.

What I've learned about stuttering since I've overcome it. (What I mean by "overcome" is broken down throughout this post)** What I’m about to share with you is something I wish I knew 5 years ago ba...

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commentr/StutterMay 9, 2021
2 points

Hello this is my first post here also I just wanted to say I totally understand! What helped me is litterally quitting giving a fuck about it. One day I just stopped so hopefuly you can too!...

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commentr/StutterMay 8, 2021
1 points

while it is true that many people “grow out” of their stutter over time, many people who stutter keep stuttering throughout their life. it’s totally ok to want to be more fluent, that’s normal! i just...

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