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commentr/StutterDec 31, 2017
6 points

We had a cool interaction today that I had no idea was triggered by stuttering. I was on Facebook trying to fundraise for the National Stuttering Association and selling the T-shirts the Boston Chap...

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commentr/StutterDec 31, 2017
7 points

I opened up to my flatmate about my stutter and I got quite emotional, we are now dating and she is incredible. I like to think me exposing my emotions like that helped. It is something I have learnt ...

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commentr/StutterDec 31, 2017
5 points

Stuttering does define us. Stuttering gave us a lot of our experiences in life that make who we are today. It's a big part of who we are, especially those of us that have been stuttering since the day...

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commentr/StutterDec 30, 2017
5 points

Watch videos of Drew Lynch. He has a stutter, but doesn't let it control him....

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commentr/StutterDec 30, 2017
5 points

Some decisions younger me made never would have made if i didn’t stutter...

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commentr/StutterDec 28, 2017
1 points

I hear you but take the opportunity to introduce yourself as a person who stutters. You will be amazed at where an introduction like that can lead you. ...

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commentr/StutterDec 28, 2017
2 points

I know, it's weird right? It just happened naturally over time, I guess. If it helps, my first conversation with her was during volleyball practice, so I guess you just have to put yourself out there....

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commentr/StutterDec 27, 2017
2 points

No problem man. Keep trying, do online dating, improve yourself and learn to love yourself for who you are. This is something I am actively trying to do for myself. I recently had a 7 month relation...

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commentr/StutterDec 27, 2017
3 points

Seems like you’re down in the dumps man. I can sympathize with the feeling of loneliness because of your stutter. I stutter too! I’m 24, and I can’t say that ever feel lonely. Stuttering can make it f...

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commentr/StutterDec 27, 2017
2 points

I never had a romantic partner or some kind of romantic relationship at all. I'm way too spooked plus I look like a 6' tall Gollum. (That self-loathing sure is a bitch.) lmao...

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commentr/StutterDec 26, 2017
2 points

I came here looking for exactly this. I do this all the time. I had myself convinced that it was more of a memory ish issue, (I watch too much Grey's Anatomy and I am convinced that I will have alzhei...

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postr/StutterDec 26, 2017
3 points

Anyone every just given up and gone completely sign language

Anyone every just given up and gone completely sign language I am currently at the end of my rope here, I will never be fixed and its frustrating. I currently do not know sign language, but want to st...

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commentr/StutterDec 25, 2017
1 points

Thanks for the advice, these are all helpful things I should think about in-depth and ask myself. I wanna try to bring up my stutter with a close friend; that would probably be beneficial. I just woul...

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commentr/StutterDec 25, 2017
2 points

I think you should picture yourself in a relationship and ask yourself how much you'd confide in your significant other. Do they need to understand your situation entirely, or is it enough to be polit...

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commentr/StutterDec 25, 2017
2 points

This! A friend of my was a heavy stutterer but it stopped for him at the age of 17 - he never stutters, except when we both are talking to each other, then he's got a light stutter, its pretty weird....

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commentr/StutterDec 25, 2017
5 points

Although I wouldn't call my stutter severe, I also struggle with my words at times. I was much worse when me and my partner of five years first met. I had the same thoughts as you - that I might not...

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commentr/StutterDec 24, 2017
1 points

Introvert, and would probably still be introvert, even without stuttering. Trying to become a little extrovert tho, an introverted extrovert, so to speak....

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commentr/StutterDec 24, 2017
7 points

Kinda both, I'm an extrovert who was pushed into introversion (idk if that's a word) because of my stutter....

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commentr/StutterDec 24, 2017
7 points

My little one is an extrovert. I’m trying to raise him so his stutter doesn’t hold him back. Can I say how awesome the NSA conference is? It’s a safe space filled with opportunities for public speak...

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commentr/StutterDec 24, 2017
2 points

Introvert Edit: After seeing everyone else's responses, I feel obligated to expound a little on my own answer: I'm an introvert, and I think that this is directly caused by my stutter. Being extrove...

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