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commentr/StutterMay 25, 2024
2 points

I think it depends on the severity. A couple of years ago I would consider my stutter a disability but i’ve gotten a lot better through just pushing myself to interact with people....

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commentr/StutterMay 25, 2024
4 points

For me, it’s a disability. Literally. I want to say the word… I know how to say the word… but in many contexts I am unable to say the word. Lack the “ability” to speak fluently. We are lucky this is...

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commentr/StutterMay 25, 2024
2 points

I don't. But it definitely is a handicap. Speech is one of the most important things in life. It's the number one thing that determines your success. That said, stuttering is fluctuating. It get's bet...

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commentr/StutterMay 24, 2024
5 points

If you have a standard order at a chain, record yourself saying it on your phone. Then just play that at the speaker. “Big Mac combo. Diet Coke.”...

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commentr/StutterMay 24, 2024
0 points

Like others have already said, stuttering is moreso a disorder than a disability. For most of us anyway. Most of us can live decently normal lives with our stutter. Fast Food mobile orders are the gr...

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commentr/StutterMay 24, 2024
5 points

It depends on the person and the level of severity. If the stutter is relatively mild and it doesn’t get in the way of daily activities, then no. But in my case where I struggle with a severe stutter,...

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commentr/StutterMay 24, 2024
4 points

Yep I stutter enough where sometimes is hard to to communicate but overall I live life as a normal person unless I’m trying to order a spicy deluxe of chick fil a but at that point I tell my sister to...

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commentr/StutterMay 24, 2024
15 points

It's a disorder that definitely affects quality of life, but not a disability in the legal sense (unless the stutter is very severe so that you cannot converse, then you probably might qualify)...

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postr/StutterMay 24, 2024
50 points

Do you consider stuttering a disability?

Do you consider stuttering a disability? I've stuttered my whole life and i never thought about it that way,i have seen a few people online talking about how they think stutters should be treated just...

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commentr/StutterMay 21, 2024
1 points

I am experiencing the same issues in life (career, adulting etc). If you need someone to talk to you can DM me. I know how difficult life is with stutter/blocks. You're not alone....

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commentr/StutterMay 19, 2024
1 points

I see. Y’know i already see myself living that way. I’m losing hope. I always dream of being wealthy and have high-paying jobs but i can only stay at this minimum wage jobs. I can’t even think of myse...

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commentr/StutterMay 19, 2024
2 points

Hi, yes its ruined my life in many ways, it took me well into my adult life life to find a job, I've never had a career, I've just drifted in and out of minimum wage jobs, mainly driving jobs whe...

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commentr/StutterMay 18, 2024
1 points

Hello there. I wanted to ask something. How and why is it that stuttering didn’t really totally ruined your life? As 61, you probably have a lot of experience than me. So i wanted to ask, how did the ...

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commentr/StutterMay 15, 2024
3 points

You can try opening an online business! It hardly costs 500$ if you do it through Shopify! I know that money is tight, but it will generate some income! I can understand as I also stutter! If you want...

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commentr/StutterMay 15, 2024
5 points

I'm in the same boat. Never in my life I thought I would have this much difficulty in keeping a roof over my head and food on the table. I'm completely broke at the moment. Moved back with parents. I'...

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commentr/StutterMay 15, 2024
2 points

Thing is with a mild stutter you can become wealthy alot easier. If your rich with a severe stutter I'd question how you obtained that wealth unless it was inherited..also what's the point of all that...

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commentr/StutterMay 15, 2024
3 points

Rich. Considered that stutterers have in average less paid jobs....

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commentr/StutterMay 15, 2024
1 points

Yes this is true I want to go up to people and start conversations/compliment people but my stutter will get in the way most likely...

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commentr/StutterMay 15, 2024
8 points

Good for you! YOLO! I’m sure that this will lead to other new opportunities in your life. I studied Japanese at university, and my first year Japanese teacher told me later that she never thought t...

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commentr/StutterMay 12, 2024
2 points

Where do I start? I’d have better job opportunities and a stable income. I could afford to live like a normal adult, having my own car and living on my own. I’d have a better social life. I’d be able ...

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