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commentr/StutterNov 14, 2019
2 points

I might be strange for this, but I think stuttering is attractive....

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 14, 2019
3 points

My wife and I were going through our pre-marriage counseling through the church. I just met the priest and I stuttered, but then immediately said "sorry, I stutter." Right away he told me, do not eve...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 14, 2019
6 points

It took me a long time to stop apologizing for my stutter. Now, when it happens I stop and make a joke. Some of my favorites are: "Oops! Server error." "I'm having technical difficulties." "Ugh, in...

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Humor & Community ToneAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterNov 14, 2019
7 points

How to deal with embarrassing moments and/or setbacks and/or bad days

How to deal with embarrassing moments and/or setbacks and/or bad days A lot of people have trouble dealing with bad days, myself included. Its easy to be in a good headspace when things are going well...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+3 more
postr/StutterNov 13, 2019
159 points

What the hell...?

What the hell...? For my English class today, everyone had to read a short poem, and we had to vote on who read it the best. When it came to be my turn, I took a deep breath, exhaled, and started. Whe...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideHope & MotivationMindset shift
postr/StutterNov 13, 2019
12 points

Just got my first serious job! Sharing my thoughts.

Just got my first serious job! Sharing my thoughts. Hi, I'm 21 old male, dropped daily math college last year and decided i'll take life in my own hands, decided to study weekly and take up some desk ...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+3 more
postr/StutterNov 13, 2019
4 points

Some experience with mild/medium stuttering

Some experience with mild/medium stuttering Hi! In my daily life, I speak another language, not English, but my experience with stuttering is probably similar to many people here. I struggle with cer...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Stress & Fight/FlightTrauma & PsychologicalAvoidance & Substitution+3 more
commentr/StutterNov 12, 2019
1 points

I feel better hearing that. I ordered food today without stuttering, so that's a dub....

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 11, 2019
1 points

Congrats on the new position - bravo! I understand where you are coming from on the introducing yourself part, it sucks, i know :( During your on-boarding, will you have a trainer or someone who you w...

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commentr/StutterNov 11, 2019
1 points

at times, the stutter will happen when I know I need to say my name out loud (ie. going around a table and saying your name, ice breaker, next person to shake hands with/introduce yourself with, etc)....

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commentr/StutterNov 11, 2019
1 points

Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. **8** Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. **9** ...

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Acceptance & PrideValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterNov 10, 2019
2 points

It's for solidarity and everything involved in that. I've seen some great tips, I've seen people who feel alone and want to commiserate, I've seen some funny memes, I've seen people with stutters come...

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Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 10, 2019
4 points

The first issue here is viewing stuttering as a problem that needs to be overcome...

Identity & Disability
Medicalization / NeurodiversityAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 10, 2019
19 points

This sub is for anyone who stutters. We get suicidal posts, coping strategies, depression posts, phone call nightmares, presentation successes, sometimes memes, and my personal favorite -- encourageme...

Emotional ExperienceCommunity & SupportIdentity & Disability
Suicidal Ideation & High DistressAdvice OfferedHumor & Community Tone+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 10, 2019
6 points

It means it’s okay to stutter and many people are doing so as well. Which eases the tension that always comes with trying to not be the only person that can barely talk. Think a little bit before leav...

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Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 10, 2019
1 points

Yeah the girl is really quiet and in my opinion, as long as she understands my stutter and that its perfectly normal, Im cool with that...

Identity & DisabilityCommunity & Support
Acceptance & PrideValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterNov 10, 2019
1 points

I get that this subreddit is for discussion and information on stuttering... but as stutterers who face constant/semi-constant struggle in our daily lives dealing with a speech impediment that majorit...

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Humor & Community ToneValidation & EmpathyAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterNov 10, 2019
21 points

One conversation changed my life

One conversation changed my life Guys, sometimes one conversation is all it takes. I’m 17 years old. I play cello in a pretty advanced youth orchestra. We had a guest conductor who’s world-renowned. ...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & Support
Hope & MotivationHiding & ConcealmentPersonal Stories+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 9, 2019
1 points

I respectfully disagree with this. If you don’t accept yourself you’ll spend a lot of time feeling like you’re not “normal.” We all have something, even fluent speakers. Our “thing” sucks, but we are ...

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Acceptance & PrideValidation & EmpathyIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterNov 9, 2019
1 points

Yes. If a girl cant accept your stutter, she's not the one. Thats a good way of thinking. How old are you? Where do you live? :)...

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