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commentr/StutterJul 17, 2020
2 points

Nah too busy with uni atm. Haven't been to the SUMSA after all the coronavirus stuff that has been going down...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJul 16, 2020
1 points

You can ‘overcome’ a stutter but it’s easily said then done...

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Helplessness & AgencyAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterJul 16, 2020
116 points

I am not owned by my stutter. I own it.

I am not owned by my stutter. I own it. ...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJul 16, 2020
6 points

Seems hard to believe but there are certainly positives to having a stammer!...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJul 14, 2020
5 points

Along with the previous comments and suggestions, here's what I wish someone told my parents when I (19 F w/ a severe stutter) was growing up: 1. Never put her into a social situation she's uncomfort...

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postr/StutterJul 13, 2020
8 points

Random Memory

Random Memory Sup guys! I was going through my yearbooks (since I'm bored af at home these days) and I came a class picture from grade 8. Thought I'd share something which was terrifying and embarrass...

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commentr/StutterJul 13, 2020
2 points

That's very interesting! Do you have any resources (books, videos, articles) that could give more information on that? I actually find that I now am almost completely fluent with my immediate family ...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJul 13, 2020
1 points

I'd recommend you to focus on things you can control. Having an stutter sucks, but it may suck way less if you spend your energy on things under your control, some examples: * You can't control how o...

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commentr/StutterJul 12, 2020
2 points

Glad to help. Acceptance isn't easy, It took me until my 30s to do it; but when you achieve it; oh man it's pure freedom. Best of luck with your chanel! Leave us a link when it's up :)...

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commentr/StutterJul 12, 2020
1 points

That dean's advice is a very good one tbh. I'm glad being a "undercover" stutterer worked for you, I tried that and failed miserabily XD. My stutter is too severe and emotion driven, I can't get by w...

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commentr/StutterJul 12, 2020
2 points

Wow, I could had written that in my 20s. You are right, acepting it is very hard; specially for people with those traits you mention. However the work is not only controlling your negative thoughts,...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJul 12, 2020
2 points

Yes I used to repeat words that I often stuttered. It made my stutter worse. Instead I started reading books, magazines or anything that interests you aloud. I also practice meditation to calm my sens...

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commentr/StutterJul 11, 2020
1 points

I'm trying my best not to, you are right tho I was socially awkward upto until last 2 years because of fear of how others will judge me for my stuttering, but then I came out of it and now I have real...

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commentr/StutterJul 11, 2020
1 points

So true. I wish everyone had that patience. It makes the conversation so much more enjoyable if you give the other person time to speak. I am a speech language pathologist and people who come to see m...

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Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJul 11, 2020
3 points

Thank you for putting in the time and writing this wonderful and inspiring post!! Similar to your target audience, I am 20 and in college! I am guilty of some of the things you mentioned, such as feel...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJul 10, 2020
2 points

Happens to me too, especially when I get little sleep for some reason. Hang in there. Remember - the most important thing about stuttering is acceptance. Took me the longest time to finally come to ...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Acceptance & PrideEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterJul 9, 2020
3 points

exactly. no one is going to be able to remember. and even if they do, it is not your fault to begin with. it takes guts to stand there knowing your disability. but u still tried. u were already winnin...

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Acceptance & PrideValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJul 9, 2020
3 points

This is why conventional speech therapy doesn’t work. I am fluent with new people and fall to pieces with people/friend I know. So I know that I’m mentally ill but a the age of 74 who really gives a ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJul 9, 2020
1 points

Right??? also I agree that nobody should even be commenting on how anyone speaks, like mind your business... I also like that you don’t use “good/bad speech day” I think I’ll try avoiding that termino...

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Acceptance & PrideSeverity & Fluctuation
postr/StutterJul 9, 2020
6 points

Felt empowered at work today

Felt empowered at work today Hi! This is my first post to this sub (i think), and I had a great day at work today!! Most people think that stutterers are not intelligent as most of you would know and ...

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