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Awful, but they improved in the final year or two where everyone knew I had a stutter, so it was just the "norm" at that point. Teachers very rarely asked me to read outloud in class, never answered ...

>but I still can’t help but feel like every time I stutter a lot in a conversation, that the person doesn’t want to talk to me.   Sounds like you wouldn't want to talk to you. There are people out...

dating someone with a stutter can be tough sometimes, but you're already on the right track by wanting to support them better! Just be patient, listen attentively, and let them know you're there for t...

Meeting so many PWS actually made me cry the first time. I had never been in a room where there were so many people that knew exactly what it is like to struggle so hard… A few months later the chapte...

This looks like the story of my life. People with such common issues should come together and work it out some way. ...

I appreciate this. Us people who stutter gotta stick together. Keep motivating each other. No one understands us more than each other. We all go through the same thing one way or the other....

People who actually stutter generally have empathy for other people so I doubt it...

We all feel your pain. It’s very hard but don’t give up. Counseling or psychological therapy to deal with your negative feelings? Can you access this or any kind of speech therapy? Even self therapy...

Pretty bad in elementary school but i’m so thankful i got to grow up in a very tolerant and progressive area. who knows how much worse it could have been otherwise....

Why not though? Seems like it's coming from a good place. I'd be curious to know if I am missing some context here...

What I want to focus on is that you treat them like you would any other person. At least for me I just can't stand that look of pity in the other person's eyes. It happens subconsciously but please tr...

I felt the same way when I had to speak in front of the class. The absolute silence in the class when I spoke was almost frightening to me, and I was really, really scared of messing that up. But, I m...

Listen patiently especially when they have a hard speaking day (which is usually unpredictable). Believe me - as tiresome as it sometimes is to listen to someone stammer through a sentence it is much...

Yes, but my stuttering is so mild and random that, when I randomly stutter people are surprised and their faces show horror and pity. I hate this. You have another issue but, nevertheless very embarra...

Yes of course. I feel comfortable to talk with people who stutter themselves. Maybe it’s a belief that I won’t be judged, I don’t know. 🤷‍♀️ talk to him about your fears and issues...

Dating someone with a stutter

Dating someone with a stutter Hey guys, I’m sorry if this is the wrong place to ask but I’m currently dating someone with a stutter and while I somewhat understand the concept, I’m wondering if theres...

Normal people are overrated, there is help out there I hope you find some. I wouldn't trade my nerd friends for anyone!...

If I have known you, I’d gladly be your friend regardless of your stutter. I’ll judge you on who you are not your speech impediment. I am also a person that stutters 28F. I am deeply sorry about your ...

Wow, I didn't expect this sub to have people of all age groups. Do you have any other advice/wisdom based on your experience. Thanks for the advice...

I resonate with everything being said here and I don’t know how to feel about that. On one hand I’m grateful to not feel so alone. But on the other hand it’s like I’m saying “Hey look! They’re bleedin...