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commentr/StutterMar 17, 2021
3 points

For what it’s worth, I’ve never had it be a huge issue, and I’ve worked at places from greenhouses to gas stations, all public facing in some capacity. You get some looks, the same tired comments (“di...

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commentr/StutterMar 17, 2021
8 points

Try to laugh it off. Like you could say "hahaah I know my name better than you do" or something like that. There are situations where I really hate my stutter, but it's a part of my personality. Try t...

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commentr/StutterMar 17, 2021
3 points

Yeah I think most of us do. What helps me is realizing you have something you cannot control and really most people don’t care. I’ve gone to the same school for 13 years and at this point no one cares...

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commentr/StutterMar 16, 2021
2 points

Same when I was retail security I was able to say the word receipt and ask customers easily. Lol now I sometimes struggle to say it with my mom...

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commentr/StutterMar 16, 2021
8 points

One technique I use is to try and go first. The built up anxiety as I wait for my turn is will make me less fluent. Going first and setting the time makes me feel like I’m in control. Colleagues and c...

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commentr/StutterMar 16, 2021
1 points

Yeah I do this too. I have this one teacher who doesn’t give a shit that I have a stutter. I told him 2 times. And I go to a Naval military school....

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commentr/StutterMar 16, 2021
4 points

First, congrats on the new job! Clearly you did something right and no one on your team at work cares about your stutter - they hired you after all! Second, yes this blows and I’m sorry to hear it h...

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commentr/StutterMar 16, 2021
6 points

Agreed. Stuttering should only become a problem when it mentally impacts and undermines the stutterer's confidence that if they didn't ask for help from anybody then they shouldn't be objectified and ...

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commentr/StutterMar 16, 2021
5 points

I think it just gives you a bit more confidence. I’ve experienced similar things when working jobs where I had a lot of responsibilities, like making sure the ticketing for large events was running sm...

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commentr/StutterMar 15, 2021
1 points

I go to a military school. Every time we do roll call, i stutter. No one reacts so I guess that’s a good thing....

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commentr/StutterMar 14, 2021
5 points

If your stutter doesn't bother you, you have won!!!! Don't let anyone change that! Your sister sounds incredibly insecure, don't let her infect you. Please don't let anyone affect you this much,...

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commentr/StutterMar 14, 2021
3 points

Sorry your family have that response to your stutter. C ask I recommend a wonderful community on fb group-voices unearthed. Compassionate folk that aren't into *fixing* Into to accepting :) Edit: ...

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commentr/StutterMar 13, 2021
1 points

I know my grandfather and father stuttered. They were able to pretty much overcome their stutter. While I, wasn't so lucky....

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commentr/StutterMar 13, 2021
3 points

The struggle is real. Like everyday real. Im 40. Been in the same boat for as long as I can remember. Some say stuttering is a gift. I will never fully understand that statement. I'm certain tha...

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commentr/StutterMar 13, 2021
8 points

I know what you mean. Makes me feel weird because I also need to be confident and “in charge” for my children. But I had to have an honest chat with my 7 year old son once after he laughed at me. Bro...

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commentr/StutterMar 12, 2021
2 points

Bro, you are stronger than this, let this moment empower you. You are human, remember that. There are people with similar “life altering disabilities” like blindness, deafness, crippled, autistic, it’...

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commentr/StutterMar 12, 2021
2 points

You're better than that. You can do this. Don't just walk away, but have confidence knowing you're a good person. I feel the pain you're in, having just gotten sober. My best advice is to keep you...

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commentr/StutterMar 12, 2021
1 points

People can be cruel and will always find something to judge harshly or ridicule somebody about, but there's great people out there who wouldn't care less and will give you your space and time to expre...

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commentr/StutterMar 12, 2021
1 points

thanks most of the time I'm okay with stammering yanno you get it most days. I hardly think about the fact I stammer when I go about my days. i was just tryna point out the little things like that tha...

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commentr/StutterMar 12, 2021
1 points

Congratulations to you! However I do think that you experience is more of a personal one and I would caution against others thinking that these things may also "cure" their stutter. As a PWS as well, ...

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