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commentr/StutterNov 18, 2018
12 points

I used to be so jealous of people who can effortlessly do public speaking and hold a conversation. I wanted to be like them. However, it took many many years to come to the conclusion that I am never ...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 17, 2018
3 points

I honestly wish i could give you an answer or solution but I am in the same boat. I wanted to become a journalist when I was young but my dream was crushed when I figured out I had poor communication ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
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postr/StutterNov 17, 2018
14 points

Dealing with feelings of bitterness

Dealing with feelings of bitterness I have always tried to mantain a positive mindset when it came to my stuttering. My stuttering has shaped me into the person I am - For better and for worse. Howeve...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Sadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & AgencyIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterNov 16, 2018
5 points

Cool! She's so tall! My 5'0" stuttering ass has nothing on that! lol...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterNov 16, 2018
16 points

Mary Louise Dowell, the stuttering showgirl!

Mary Louise Dowell, the stuttering showgirl! I've recently discovered a great bio, a statuesque Broadway showgirl Mary Dowell who was nicknamed "Stuttering Sam" because of... well, you've guessed it ...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & VariabilityCommunity & Support
Identity & Self-PerceptionSituational VariabilityPersonal Stories
commentr/StutterNov 15, 2018
3 points

I can get away with not telling people I have a stutter as its super mild most of the time. Most people who notice it and tell me, say its barely noticeable and they only know because of consistencies...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentShame & EmbarrassmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterNov 15, 2018
7 points

Yes. I never really tell people I stutter outright - when I feel like its necessary, like if I'm stuttering a ton, I explain that I do have a stutter and I'm not having a stroke. I was telling a story...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersIdentity & Self-PerceptionShame & Embarrassment
postr/StutterNov 14, 2018
32 points

The new president of Planned Parenthood describes her experience with stuttering

The new president of Planned Parenthood describes her experience with stuttering ...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Personal StoriesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterNov 14, 2018
1 points

Not a scam! (did seem like a bit of a cult at first though haha) They tell the truth from the start, that we'll never be fluent, but with the course we can all be articulate and eloquent! Best thing I...

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Positive Therapy TechniquesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterNov 14, 2018
1 points

I do tech consulting and I have a team that helps me produce online video based training. Like a lot of people in this sub, I studied Computer Science. I chose that career originally because I figured...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterNov 14, 2018
21 points

I have an important presentation today for work, I'm nervous and trying to stay positive

I have an important presentation today for work, I'm nervous and trying to stay positive My stutter is moderate and not generally a huge problem...except when I'm teaching or presenting live. I teach ...

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Hiding & ConcealmentEmployment & CareerSeverity & Fluctuation+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 14, 2018
1 points

hey buddy, I am also 22 year old and i am on the same shoes as you are. communication is a big part in todays world and it sucks when that is taken out from you, we can never truly show our full poten...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2018
3 points

Glad I'm not alone in this, then. I think he's a pretty good representation, and I don't feel his inclusion is a joke...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2018
4 points

Haven’t seen the movie. Love what you said about her character not being defined as someone that stutters, it’s just a part of who she is. That’s been one of the most important adjustments in my life ...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterNov 13, 2018
5 points

Stuttering in fiction?

Stuttering in fiction? Hi everyone, I would like to tell you that I've recently discovered an interesting movie with a stuttering lead character. I think many people here know "King's Speech" and "A F...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Personal StoriesIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterNov 12, 2018
12 points

Communication aid that never gets mentioned

Communication aid that never gets mentioned So, I keep going back and forth on bringing this up. I’ve never seen it even mentioned here in this sub and figured I’d throw it out there. DISCLAIMER — I...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Quality of LifeHelplessness & AgencyIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 11, 2018
2 points

The exception to your rebuttal is there are prosthetics, and some people who are blind are easily identified as being blind. As a person who stutters you look like an everyday person, then when you ta...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionStigma & Bullying
postr/StutterNov 11, 2018
1 points

Can stuttering be related to crowded and really bad teeth ?

Can stuttering be related to crowded and really bad teeth ? New here and don't know shit about Reddit but seems the right place to write about this. My fucking first time talking about this and litera...

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commentr/StutterNov 11, 2018
6 points

Hey I'm 28 and also from the UK, this was crazy because it was almost like I wrote 70% of what you said. In school I had such a bad stammer I could not even say my name or "here" when the teacher ca...

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postr/StutterNov 11, 2018
13 points

My stutter has destroyed my entire life, I dont know what to do

My stutter has destroyed my entire life, I dont know what to do Hello, I am 22 I have had a very serve stutter my whole life. When I was around 12-16 it was at its worst. I would dribble when I spoke...

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