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commentr/StutterJan 14, 2020
2 points

I don't think you have anything to be ashamed of. Moreover, I think you've already come to a conclusion and maybe it's a good one. You can't "cure" your stutter. And it's ok, my friend. Some get rid o...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 14, 2020
2 points

I'm 35 and I don't feel any embarrassment. I'm very happy with my life and I don't think things could've been better without stuttering....

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2020
3 points

You should also look into any local NSA (National Stuttering Association) chapters in your area. A lot of the people that run it (obviously) have speech impediments too, but are also speech pathologis...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2020
1 points

U are living life in a hard mode. Its hard. But its possible to be in a relationship, go to work, and have a life. I have discorded the toxic friends and bad people and keep only the good ones. If you...

Emotional Experience
Helplessness & AgencyHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2020
1 points

for me it's kinda the opposite. I feel like reading in English is sometimes easier for me than reading in German. I'm not good at reading out loud in front of the class in either of both languages, re...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2020
2 points

Yes I do believe that noticing my fluency rate was falling increased my stress. I have been trying to not think about my stutter as much and just go ahead and say what I want to say which has been hel...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2020
1 points

Stuttering is hard, so is depression. It's all hard. But, I am 100% confident that you are worth praising. But you need to be confident too. Speaking seems like such a simple thing, but we know it's n...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2020
2 points

Fuck yeah dude! Life is shit and then you die, but along the way there’s a lot to see and do people to talk to and all that, so yeah just keep going, screw people who laugh at you, and just do your th...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2020
3 points

Yep. That's true. But you've left out the fact you can make every other facet of your life much better. You can be in amazing physical shape and stutter. You can become wealthy and stutter. You can be...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Hope & MotivationIdentity & Self-PerceptionEmployment & Career
postr/StutterJan 12, 2020
5 points

YIG

YIG So the last couple of days, I have been at a youth government convention. I am a part of the upper legislature, in which I debate bills in the house chamber of my state capital. Anyways, I got a a...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2020
3 points

I understand you completely, but just remember you're not alone out there. You'll get there one day, maybe not today or tomorrow but you will. It always gets better, nothing lasts forever :)...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2020
2 points

Stuttering sucks. What's worse is when you give up. We should power our way through no matter the embarrassment or difficulty....

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2020
2 points

Thank you very much, that means a lot. I get embarrassed about where I work as people my age are on much higher paying jobs than me. I forget to reflect on how far I’ve come and how, at one point, I t...

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2020
2 points

Congrats on working your way up! I can tell you’re a hard worker and a stronger person than most because of your stutter. People like you and I have it rough but we can either let it define us, or we ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJan 8, 2020
10 points

The question was 'what motivates me to keep on living'?, right? I have two arms and two legs - they all work... Full set of teeth, that's great. I have had tumors removed from my body so I'm in remis...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationHope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 8, 2020
2 points

One foot at a time man, keep walking forward. You can do almost anything so have a bit more confidence in yourself....

Emotional Experience
Hope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2020
1 points

Keep your head up. Things may seem frustrating at this moment but just keep moving forward. Even if you feel discouraged and like you’re not making progress, you are. Be patient with yourself. Thi...

Emotional Experience
Hope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2020
1 points

Yes, and I know that you feel depressed because of all the missed opportunities and potential that you have. Theres this one quote that helps me: "There's learning in opportunities, even the missed on...

Emotional Experience
Hope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2020
1 points

1.) Go to the job interview for the nursery. Stutter or no stutter, everyone has to sort of like what they do for work. Also, for some reason, stuttering isn't so bad around kids. 2.) Try lowering yo...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2020
1 points

I honestly go through the same thing as you and it sucks. Just know that you’re not alone in your struggle and that it will get better eventually. Trust me on this. I’m a highschool senior and just li...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightSeverity & FluctuationHope & Motivation