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commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2019
3 points

Only a few months ago I had a block stutter, but now I'm getting better. I got my first job at 17, then I quit it at 20 due to my naivety. I was depressed for many years and I couldn't see any future ...

Speech & StutteringSchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesEmployment & CareerHelplessness & Agency+2 more
commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2019
3 points

And I think dealing with something like depression, while you may be humble about it, is something to be proud of :) you are taking those steps toward self care and that’s something a lot of people fe...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2019
1 points

Like others have said, dont give up. I was at my dead end job from high school into my young adult life. I took a shot at joining the military and they gave me a chance. Been in for almost 8 years...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Helplessness & AgencyHope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2019
2 points

Salam friend. Please don’t think that way. I care, we all care about you and you can work daily on this. Please don’t give up. Praying for you. Sorry if this translation is bad. And I don’t know if...

Community & SupportEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyHope & MotivationMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterFeb 8, 2019
2 points

Just wanted to check in with you and offer some support. You’re not alone and we care about you. I’ve experienced some really low points as well due to stuttering, but please know it does get better! ...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2019
1 points

Yeah I have a fairly severe stammer and I think I am quite popular I have lots of friends and people I know and most of them just wait for me to finish stammering. My personality is definitely outgoin...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2019
1 points

I’ve been stammering for about 13 years and I’ve only recently started doing speech therapy I’m 16. I found this really good speech therapist who I am really good friends with and I feel really comfor...

Therapy & ProfessionalEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Seeking TherapyPositive Therapy TechniquesHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2019
2 points

Yeah I thought it was a bit self centred to speak about my problems but my teacher just saw my passion I guess. The aim of my speech was more to actually educate my whole class on my stammer and I thi...

Community & SupportTherapy & ProfessionalEmotional Experience
Personal StoriesPositive Therapy TechniquesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2019
1 points

Yeah mine was recorded as well. My teacher was really nice and understanding and said she would not remove any marks for the stammer because she saw that I knew what I was going to say but just had tr...

School & WorkIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
School & Academic LifeAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2019
4 points

Cheer up man, we care about you, and we all have/had problems however we have to be strong, there’s anything we can do for u let us know...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyHope & Motivation
postr/StutterFeb 7, 2019
5 points

how to cheer up or motivate yourself after bad stuttering experiences?

how to cheer up or motivate yourself after bad stuttering experiences? ...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Advice RequestsHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2019
4 points

If I could I would give you a big hug my friend. Tomorrow I have to give a presentation to about 20 people, all managers in my company. I am already thinking what words to avoid and how. Stressful. St...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2019
6 points

Hey, I’m sorry to hear you’re having a tough time at the moment. What you’re dealing with right now must be really difficult. But please don’t do anything rash, I no it doesn’t seem like it at the mom...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyHope & MotivationSuicidal Ideation & High Distress
postr/StutterFeb 6, 2019
16 points

Suffered with stuttering since I was 4, I've always been passionate being a performer but could never do it. This week I just released my first music video and I've been rapping for 5 months and it's been going great! Finally not hiding in the shadows anymore!

Suffered with stuttering since I was 4, I've always been passionate being a performer but could never do it. This week I just released my first music video and I've been rapping for 5 months and it's ...

Community & SupportEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Personal StoriesHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2019
1 points

The first time I had to teach a class I was so nervous I couldn't speak. That was about five years ago. Since then I joined Toastmasters, and continued teaching. I won two Toastmasters speech contests...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Preparation & RehearsalEmployment & CareerHope & Motivation
postr/StutterFeb 6, 2019
29 points

First COM speech

First COM speech Hello all! Yesterday I gave my first speech in my communications class. It was an artifact speech that was supposed to be 2-4 minutes long and my ass stood up there and stuttered for...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Situational VariabilityHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2019
3 points

It’s really hard..... you’re not alone. We all know how you feel. I just try to tell myself that they’re doing their best, there’s no manual on how to react to someone stuttering. It’s no one’s fault,...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2019
5 points

I don't know you, but I am so proud of what you've done. My heart is happy for you. I've come to realize that self-acceptance ("f**k it, this is who I am, stutter and all") is so important to living a...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideIdentity & Self-PerceptionHope & Motivation
postr/StutterFeb 3, 2019
60 points

I just did my first open mic for standup comedy!!

I just did my first open mic for standup comedy!! Y’all. I like cannot even contain myself right now. I’ve been taking a standup comedy class bc I’m absolutely terrible at talking in front of people a...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2019
2 points

Depends on people, but lucky, everyone in my team were nice people so i never felt i was different, i found a friends and self confidence ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride