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All my family are incredibly patient with me, never interrupt or get angry with me ( I know it must be incredibly painful sometimes ) Something I can not put into words how much I appreciate, I can ne...

Sometimes we won't be able to say what we want to say. But you still went out of your comfort zone and made the call, and for that you should be proud of yourself. Keep calling her (and others), beca...

These are the same thoughts I have sometimes, especially recently! I was stuttering since I was 6 and I am now 22 and its crazy how we have almost the same experiences growing up and the same feelings...

I definitely understand. Everyone here does. It won’t be an overnight thing. And you’ll still get embarrassed sometimes. I do. But we’re only human and I promise you everyone else has their own insecu...

Thank you so much! Yeah i have to stop blaming myself and need to start work on it so it cant define me! I hope i will get over it and it just feels nice to know that i am not alone and u understand w...

I’m 33. I felt, and feel, a lot of what you wrote. What the first commenter says is correct: it’s a mental block more than anything. For me, missing out on life was much more agonizing than being laug...

A good approach is to have a meeting with: your parents, your teachers & the speech therapist so that everyone knows what is going on. Make a plan and stick to it. Most importantly, focus on ...

Stutters - in my experience - ebb and flow. It’ll be better for a couple weeks and then worsen and suddenly get better again. Sometimes it’s stress-related, maybe the quarantine has gotten to you a bi...

I went thru a similar experience. I believe I was 5 or 6 and had a nightmare / bad dream. From what I recall. I am now 40. When I was your age it was a struggle as well. You are discovering the worl...

I've lost hope for a cure. Now I just break through the blocks with blunt force every time they pop up. No more avoidance tactics, no word substitution, no staying silent, no avoiding eye contact or v...

My school / college days were hell. But, as you get older, you learn to not give a shit as much. And, as a result, my stutter slowly got better, and better! So, my advice to you is to focus on every...

I'm a suicide survivor and I can tell you that you are here for a reason. I have learned so much about myself over these past few years and NOW I can honestly say that I love myself. I could never...

I couldn't have said it better myself, literally! That's all great advice that takes time, experience, and maturity to learn. I am 31 years old and am now barley finding myself. I no longer look at st...

The positive posts barely get any attention. However, the self loathing and misery is what people thrive on here. I cant stand the negative vibes so im done with this sub. As a stutterer, im more s...

1.) It helped me weed out the people I don’t want in my life, since the people who truly care are the ones who see though it. 2.) It’s made me stronger and ready to deal with more life problems that t...

I got a lot Philosophical benefits, I always think before speak, I care about others feelings, I listen to people, I understand people’s feelings, I have much wide view of world, Im very mature for m...

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Advice Hi guys, Fellow stutter-er here, recent member of this sub. I have come to notice that many of the posts here are somewhat worrying - it seems for many individuals stuttering has become a majo...

It’s been a process! I used to do everything in my power to not stutter and I was filled with A LOT of shame and embarrassment about it. Helping others come to terms with accepting themselves for exa...

One time a couple of months ago when I was in school, I walked into class and I spoke to my friend and my stutter broke through and I heard someone laugh. I turn around to see the typical sports kid w...

Well are you comfortable with your stutter and talking about it? The more open ya are about it how easier it will be for someone to understand and accept it. Ofc these are no facts. Everything i say ...