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commentr/StutterOct 28, 2018
1 points

Y’all prob see me all over these stuttering forums but bro I’m in the same boat I’m 22 turning 23 In November I’ve been stuttering since 8yrs old due to a stroke so take it from a veteran this gets so...

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commentr/StutterOct 28, 2018
2 points

I'm not really arguing except to say: what makes you think you can't have money, high status and high confidence as a person who stutters? It's entirely possible, I've seen a bunch of people achieve i...

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commentr/StutterOct 28, 2018
4 points

You don't have to expect anything, really. Just be open and try things out. It can take us a while to move in the ways we need, to get to a better place, but that's not an excuse to keep sitting still...

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commentr/StutterOct 28, 2018
4 points

Last Monday I spoke at an event for International Stammering Awareness Day, along with several other speakers. It was my first time at such an event, and I thought the whole night was very insightful....

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commentr/StutterOct 27, 2018
10 points

You say therapy is useless and all that. Both for mental health and stuttering. Have you ever tried it? I mean honestly tried it. I've stuttered my whole life. Sometimes it was brutal, sometimes not...

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commentr/StutterOct 27, 2018
1 points

Howdy, everyone. I just want to thank you for all the advice and venting you've all done. I'm happy to say my first week at work went really, really well, and when I did stutter, I swept it under the ...

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commentr/StutterOct 26, 2018
2 points

It really helps to know that there are other people out there that I can relate to. I've been finding out that a lot of stutterers go through this same experience. It is really odd and almost peculiar...

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commentr/StutterOct 26, 2018
4 points

Confidence and calmness is key for my stutter. Hopefully you'll be even better next time ...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2018
2 points

The fact that you even tried shows you have giant planet sized balls. And your post makes me want to try it too. So you’ve inspired at least one person to get out of their comfort zone ...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2018
2 points

Exactly this! I’m also sorry to hear that man but mindfulness and self compassion goes a long way especially for us stutterers/anxious/depressed types of people. You have to allow yourself to feel all...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2018
2 points

I feel ya buddy. I’ve had those days specially when I was in high school. Just keep your heads up. I honestly don’t know what to say to make ur day better but I really wish for u to have a better day ...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2018
2 points

Hey OP, Thanks for posting this and to echo others comments, you aren't alone, we've had these moments and we will have these moments in the future too - and it's OK to get down about them. As you've...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2018
2 points

Dude she already knows and doesn't care. . Succeed or not when you look back you'll be glad you gave it a shot ...

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2018
16 points

Hey man, just want to say that you are not alone. I (and many others in this world) know how you feel and how damn shitty it is to be unable to communicate a simple thought or sentence. ​ ...

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2018
1 points

Indeed. The impediment was top of mind throughout elementary, high school, college, and graduate school. It was only once I hit my stride in my career that I found I was really able to 'let go'. I ...

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2018
1 points

I think different kinds of therapy helped me a lot to be more aware of my stutter and balance out those highs and lows. For me my fluency is largely dependent on how calm and confident I am in general...

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commentr/StutterOct 23, 2018
1 points

Thank goodness for friends! A good support group is crucial for us. I'm sorry it was a bad day, but it seems like you took it in stride. After you've handed your papers in you can go for that nice d...

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commentr/StutterOct 23, 2018
1 points

Do you enjoy talking sometimes? I find that when I enjoy talking, it gives me energy in a weird way. Motivates me to talk more....

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commentr/StutterOct 18, 2018
2 points

I would really like to see if there is cure for it. But, coming to me, I have lived all my conscious life with stuttering. It made me the person who I am today. As you said, I don't know if I would th...

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commentr/StutterOct 16, 2018
10 points

Ah 14...I don't envy you haha. Most kids are cool and just fine with you being a little different. Those who laugh or whatever, screw em, I got laughed at and I turned out just fine and can speak pret...

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