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commentr/StutterJan 8, 2019
2 points

I just took a clinical preceptorship. I gotta herd a bunch of kiddos (undergrads) in a hospital every weekend and ensure they don't kill anyone. But, I am super stoked, fluency is off the charts right...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Employment & CareerHope & MotivationFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 8, 2019
3 points

First, so sorry for your loss of your friend. As for your mother, it is amazing that you have such a strong role model and she has learned to reign in her stutter. As for you, like me, it took som...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Acceptance & PrideHope & MotivationOnset & Life-Stage Changes
commentr/StutterJan 8, 2019
2 points

That’s impressive. Good for you. We all can’t let our stutters hold us back. Use the voice you have. Which I know isn’t always easy. ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2019
2 points

The common misconception about meditation is that it involves completely clearing your mind and thinking about nothing. It’s more so about acknowledging thoughts but learning how to bring your attenti...

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Mindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/FlightHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2019
2 points

Yeah, I'm also in a rut recently, having a hard time imagining me as a functioning part of society. I mean, I'm having trouble with some of the most common features of mankind; speaking. I've been ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingHelplessness & AgencyHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2019
2 points

All of those Situations that I avoided, I forced myself to do. I forced myself to meet new people, present more in front of an audience and I also created a YouTube Channel and Podcast. Since I've ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftHiding & ConcealmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2019
2 points

It happens from time to time but I PUSHED myself out of my comfort zone and my speech is now about 90% fluency in all situations. ...

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Mindset shiftHiding & ConcealmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2019
1 points

i agree that it is a blessing, despite the difficulty. it made me better and it made me honestly assess myself. in terms of finding my voice, it also made me extremely in favour of free speech. when...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Acceptance & PrideHope & MotivationAccess & Rights
commentr/StutterJan 4, 2019
2 points

you have a great attitude, i'm slowly getting there, too (31, married for two years, trying for kids in the next year or so). my views on my stutter are changing but it's a slow course for sure...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
postr/StutterJan 4, 2019
35 points

Finding your voice as a stutter

Finding your voice as a stutter Finding your voice as stutter is something, I think stutters like myself struggle with. Stuttering is something that can cripple your life, passions, and desires if it ...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentPropositionality & Weight+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 3, 2019
2 points

Beautifully written! I applaud you and can really relate. As a 36 yr old mother, wife, and working professional I have also found that practice and building my confidence have made all the difference....

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Personal StoriesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 3, 2019
6 points

IMO Would be cool if you talk to him, I would make me feel much more confident to speak to the person. ​...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 3, 2019
5 points

Thank you very much for sharing your story. It feels super great and inspiring knowing that people are out there living their lives despite stuttering and putting themselves through situations using s...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 3, 2019
1 points

Well, how was your path to having conversations? Did your stutter just magically disappear? ...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Hope & MotivationHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJan 3, 2019
2 points

Well I never could have a conversation because my skills in it just were bad because I was silent for my whole life. Now I just randomly could have a conversation. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 3, 2019
2 points

I didn't cure it but I got a lot better in and began more talking/communication since I was always silent before....

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Hope & MotivationHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJan 1, 2019
7 points

I feel your pain, anguish and sense of isolation as a person who stutters. It started at the age of 5 (vicious dog attack) and I still have it today. I've had 20 years of speech therapy which has r...

Community & SupportEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Personal StoriesHope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2018
1 points

No. Simply no. The kid asked a simple question, probably out of curiosity. Why shouldn’t a kid ask such a question? Your teacher could have expanded on the subject, said you have a stutter or some...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Stigma & BullyingIdentity & Self-PerceptionHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2018
2 points

Michigan State has posted surveys on here in the past. I emailed the guy doing the surveys to ask him some questions about stuttering. Maybe you could contact him through the surveys and ask him s...

Meds & SubstancesIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Helpful Med OutcomesIdentity & Self-PerceptionHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2018
14 points

I held off watching that for a long time. Decided to watch later and I cried. It might give you that motivation or kick you need. I get sad, angry and do something productive or useful after that. ...

Emotional Experience
Hope & MotivationFrustration & Anger