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commentr/StutterJan 9, 2021
3 points

I’d advise not bringing up his stutter at all. I can’t really speak for your boyfriend or anyone, so this is my personal opinion. Even though my stutter is very mild, it’s still there, even though peo...

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commentr/StutterJan 9, 2021
4 points

I remember in Megan Washington's Ted Talk on stuttering she said it happens to her all the time, though it's never actually happened to me...

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commentr/StutterJan 8, 2021
17 points

Thank you so much everyone, it’s fairly late and the boyfriend is currently sleeping. He doesn’t know I made this post but I try not to bring his stutter up unless it’s in a positive light. I got real...

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commentr/StutterJan 8, 2021
6 points

For me, whenever anyone says anything like this, I feel like it's pandering, even with people I trust completely. I know in my head its not, but it feels like the person is just trying to make me feel...

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commentr/StutterJan 8, 2021
9 points

This is tricky, and I think the comments here reflect that. I’m thinking back on when my previous girlfriends would compliment me for it, or they would call it “cute”, and I’m looking back on it with ...

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commentr/StutterJan 8, 2021
11 points

I low-key like my stutter in that it quickly shows me the quality of person I am talking to based on their reaction. People who don't want to get to know me, or write me off, based on a speech patter...

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commentr/StutterJan 8, 2021
10 points

In the past, I've had guys tell me that my stutter is 'sexy' or 'cute'. Never in a relationship though - it's always been like, when some dude has been trying to chat me up. It always made me shut off...

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commentr/StutterJan 8, 2021
2 points

I’m in college now, looking to pursue health science/medical school. My stutter still brings me a lot of trouble and I try to avoid speaking in class and stuff even though I know the answer or have an...

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postr/StutterJan 8, 2021
35 points

How would you feel if someone found your stutter attractive?

How would you feel if someone found your stutter attractive? So I joined this group to get an insight to the stuttering community. I’ve (24 F) known my boyfriend (30 M) for 3 years and we’ve been d...

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commentr/StutterJan 8, 2021
1 points

Carloson You are wrong! President Biden has overcome Stuttering and much people has overcome it....

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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2021
2 points

VERY unfortunately It's something that will be with us forever, and with proper techniques you can minimize the stutter, but not completely eliminate it....

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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2021
2 points

In less that two weeks the USA will have a President who stutters. I cannot think of a job for which public speaking is more important. What you say counts, not how you say it. My only suggestion is...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2021
14 points

I remember I decided to ask a question in a seminar and I stuttered so bad,a guy next to me said 'should've just shut up.' this was almost a year ago and i still get these random waves of sadness. I k...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2021
1 points

Honestly as a life long stutterer. Yes I still have my days when it bothers me. Everyone who stutters does, but embrace it. Yes people will give you looks, or say something. People will talk about you...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2021
2 points

I second this! You should be proud with the fact that you did your presentation instead of asking for special treatment :)...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2021
4 points

Just saying: My stuttering got much better when I stopped dwelling on the past or past stutters. Just keep moving foward with courage, be proud of yourself for not running away or avoiding speaking si...

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commentr/StutterJan 5, 2021
1 points

"HI, I'm Pedro and I have a stutter. I may block or repeat letters but I'm going to get through it"....

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commentr/StutterJan 5, 2021
1 points

Hello, non-stutterer here lol My boyfriend has a stutter. And I might be incredibly weird for this but I actually find it extremely attractive. I love his stutter. It’s not “awwee cute” like a puppy d...

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commentr/StutterJan 5, 2021
2 points

Isn't it crazy how much we can all relate to each other's experiences? It's wild because I too am afraid to get close to people or make new friends. I tend to think they won't really want to talk to m...

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commentr/StutterJan 5, 2021
3 points

It’s so amazing to feel that this post speaks to me cause I can totally relate! I don’t necessarily speak less or really let other people speak for me per say. But I really struggle with being confide...

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