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postr/StutterMar 30, 2019
50 points

*UPDATE* First trip by myself

*UPDATE* First trip by myself My trip to New York was successful! As I said, I was going to stutter, but I didn’t let that hold me back. I ordered all my food and even started conversations. Overall, ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 28, 2019
5 points

I practice. Presentation is planned, memorized, practiced in my head, then out loud, then in the mirror, then in front of a friend or coworker, then in the space I will give it . Not having to think a...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Preparation & RehearsalSchool & Academic LifeHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 28, 2019
2 points

I want to visit CERN and i'm probably going to Geneve completely alone. I'm tired to limit myself because I stutter....

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hope & MotivationQuality of Life
commentr/StutterMar 27, 2019
2 points

Congrats! You’re going to do just fine, and trust me, you will grow so much from this trip. I have stuttered my whole life and in December of 2017 I traveled to Taiwan for 4 weeks totally alone. It wa...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hope & MotivationQuality of Life
commentr/StutterMar 27, 2019
2 points

Thats amazing, I remember my first band trip alone, it was an amazing, hard, and memorable experience. Goodluck with orchestra you'll do amazing!...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Personal StoriesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 27, 2019
8 points

Cheers! I hope you enjoy your trip 🤙🏻 Getting out of your comfort zone is essential. It took me a long time to be able to get outside of my comfort zone. The mindset I had to convince myself to be i...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & PrideFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterMar 27, 2019
4 points

Great job men, I glad there are people that not giving up and doing their best, that inspires me when I read storys like that!!!...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 26, 2019
8 points

This is a HUGE step. I don’t know you, but I am so proud of you! I hope that you’ll continue your efforts to become comfortable telling new people that you stutter, because that will open so many door...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hope & MotivationDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMar 26, 2019
18 points

This is exactly why I encourage people to disclose before a presentation or interview. Very happy to hear you had a great time and did a fantastic job! ​ Now imagine if you hadn't disclos...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 26, 2019
1 points

I'm trying to learn how to produce electronic music. Words are your thoughts and music your emotions. I may have trouble with my words, but at least I can express my emotions fluently! ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Situational VariabilityHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 26, 2019
2 points

Love yourself exactly the way you are even with your stuttering. Talk talk and talk even more. Try to lose the anxiety of talking by talking more. Go out and practice, volunteer, join clubs... You are...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideHope & MotivationVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2019
2 points

You got this man. Even if things don't work out with this job, you well get the opportunity that is perfect for you at this time. Trust the process and keep at it ...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2019
3 points

I leverage it during interviews and presentations as a hindrance that I have the strength to overcome and live with. ​ The thing most people on this sub don't realize is that sobbing and ...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHope & MotivationAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2019
1 points

About 6 years ago and still going! When I joined the McGuire Programme, learned to be speak better than most "fluent" speakers and made a lot of very close friends in the programme. Did I also tell y...

Therapy & ProfessionalEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Seeking TherapyHope & MotivationPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2019
6 points

I’ve had to really think about this. My positive outcome isn’t from the oral side of things but my stuttering has made me a fantastic writer. Since it encouraged me to explore other methods of communi...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2019
19 points

When I was 9-10, I went to boarding school. I started stuttering a lot more than usual and was very embarrassed about it, especially because it had gotten a lot worse every fast and I was bewildered. ...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionSchool & Academic LifeHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2019
2 points

>I am those kind of people who likes to talk and have fun conversations but my stutter limits me to do this. Don't let stuttering hold you back. Continue to talk and tell the jokes. It will be ha...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAvoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2019
2 points

Congrats on being accepted into the program you want. Remember, most of the time we put more pressure on ourselves than people around us, it is ok to stutter, people will look beyond it. If you are ...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkCommunity & Support
Hope & MotivationSchool & Academic LifeValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterMar 23, 2019
2 points

I tend to be able to say the first few words fine and then you can guess what happens but every now and then I can get a solid 8 words out and I actually feel a little surprised....

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 23, 2019
5 points

Stutters can happen regardless of age. Could be caused by brain injury or stress. I know how you feel though. I have been stuttering since elementary, and I have had my ups and downs, but honestly man...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Stress & Fight/FlightHope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception