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Ah I know the feeling. It's tough. And the shame and depression following don't make it better. I know you're probably looking for re-assurance, and trust me this will pass but if I can share a couple...

I get what you're feeling and I'm the same in a lot of ways. Not always saying how I feel about something, etc. But honestly no, I wouldn't rather be a mute. Because I think my stutter has given me s...

Hey man, been there, ultimately I decided being mute while probably infinitely easier than speaking, would be far worse than not being able to say what was on my mind. Still have a pretty severe stutt...

I always feel great after public speaking. Nervous as hell beforehand, but afterwards, I felt that I fought off my demons. Congrats!...

> The jobs most of us do get are horrible and we don't get paid enough. I'm probably going to work at a shitty job for the rest of my life, since most employers don't want to hire a stutterer. Don...

Not a debate club persay, but I did model diplomacy teams. 30-60 second speaking times, most of it off the cuff. It was hard at first but I would find my footing and I eventually became one of the bet...

In debating, but the confidence I get from speaking trickled into my everyday speech, too. It's a great choice to join a speech heavy club....

Yeah I was trying to say "seats" today talking about how I didnt get a chance to see blade runner because it was sold out... I just couldn't say it. It sucks sometimes. But I just laughed it off and c...

All of us have been through dark times. Keep up the good fight! Find things that makes you happy. Talk to someone. As Natalie Merchant sings it, Life is Sweet! https://youtu.be/UbnOdEA2XPg...

I've been having a rough couple of weeks myself so I know how you're feeling. I don't how much of difference this will make but I want you to know that I understand your struggle. Keep pushing forward...

I think it depends on where you are in life. I was miserable as a kid/teenager, but have found it *almost* empowering the older I get. I regularly get comments about how confident I am from people I m...

Don't give up. Yes, this shit is HARD but there is joy in life too. I really had to give up my expectations and try to appreciate the good things. The way chocolate tastes with coffee (yummm!) Hugg...

Does anyone else feel like a stutter is a motivating factor?

Does anyone else feel like a stutter is a motivating factor? I've constantly felt like my stutter has held me back in my life, and has led to me to not make friends, not play team sports, not learn ce...

Also, enthusiasm is incredibly important. Even if you are nervous, putting a slight bit of music or energy into the way you speak helps to lessen the stress on your vocal chords, and is also much m...

I can allow

I can allow I can allow my experience with stuttering to consist of the positive and the negative, the more and the less. I can allow my stutter. I can allow stutter and communicate. I can allow my...

I stutter and I am

I stutter and I am I am a stutterer but will not let it silence me. I will speak. I will live. I will be me....

You can get past this. Great suggestions by the other commenters. You are valuable, you are on this earth for a reason, and life is long. If you're going through hell... keep going. Many have been...

Yes I have! Free refresher courses unlike the McGuire programme too! It is challenging, once you learn it's not an easy fix but it has boosted my confidence etc! Hope to see you on a course! :)...

In that case, I feel that if you were to go to a doctor they would be aware of this. They may tell your mother you dont need it. I also would advise you to begin trying to detach from your mother a li...

I already commented but I wanted to add that going to the gym really helps me alot. The endorphins elevate my mood and the better body builds confidence. I go to a small gym with regulars, people ther...