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commentr/StutterMay 28, 2019
1 points

Replacing the words works for me. And my speech therapist really helped me. Even though i keep forgeting the techniques that my therapist taught me, i am at peace with my stutter thanks to her. (She a...

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commentr/StutterMay 28, 2019
5 points

It's a shame that she thinks that is acceptable. I had very poor experiences until I met my current Speech Pathologist two years ago. She actually listens to me, even if I am blocking. She told me "w...

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commentr/StutterMay 28, 2019
2 points

The best is to just say your name. If you avoid it or find other ways to say it you will only get more scared of saying your name in the future. The more you stutter in public the less scared you will...

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commentr/StutterMay 27, 2019
2 points

I love saying it bc it’s one of those things where if someone else says it it’s fucked yo but if I say it bc I do it it’s ok so It’s more so me taking their fun away if they say it Example: One tim...

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commentr/StutterMay 27, 2019
12 points

I’m opposite of you I love saying that especially after I just stuttered it’s literally the funniest thing and eases the tension not only between the whoever is around but it shows you’re chill with y...

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commentr/StutterMay 25, 2019
1 points

You can do it :) Stutterers will accept you 100%, no judgement...

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commentr/StutterMay 25, 2019
2 points

Thanks! Hopefully I can at least get used to stuttering in front of people haha...

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commentr/StutterMay 23, 2019
2 points

Thank you. I have come to terms that there are good and bad stutter days...

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postr/StutterMay 22, 2019
9 points

Making your own style of speaking

Making your own style of speaking I made a post recently regarding tips that I have used to be more fluent. The 3rd point I made was regarding to speaking with more intonation and inflection in your v...

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commentr/StutterMay 21, 2019
2 points

I had to take public speaking when I went to college. First day of class I told my teacher I couldn’t do it and started crying. Fast forward to the end of the quarter; it was my favorite class I’ve ev...

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commentr/StutterMay 21, 2019
2 points

As a Dodger fan I hate George Springer. As a person who stutters I love George Springer....

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commentr/StutterMay 21, 2019
1 points

Thank you for reading and the kind words. George is inspirational for everyone! Give him mad props, and follow his career with the Astros! Can't wait to see the film!...

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commentr/StutterMay 21, 2019
3 points

You got it! And, no one reflects your well-said comment better than George, whose story is the inspirational one you're pointing to! Not sure how many readers are familiar with George, and hopefully m...

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commentr/StutterMay 21, 2019
5 points

point of this and every other story is let your stutter come out like it should and just embrace it....

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commentr/StutterMay 21, 2019
1 points

I actually posted a story myself, if you want feel free to give it a read. But anyway, good luck with it mate. Yea it's bloody difficult but just don't lose strength and confidence in speaking situati...

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commentr/StutterMay 21, 2019
2 points

I found that reading loud helps me, talking in front of a mirror especially I like to do this in the morning, helps to prepare for the day. And just try to get confident with your stuttering, the mor...

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commentr/StutterMay 20, 2019
2 points

You should check out the NSA. They have a lot of chapter meetings. Hopefully you can find one near you. They are listed on the website. I went to mine and I found a speech therapist through the group ...

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commentr/StutterMay 20, 2019
5 points

Going to the gym really is a great start. You can get confidence without having to talk to people. For me, being more confidence made me have more conversations which led to more fluency....

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commentr/StutterMay 20, 2019
9 points

Don't wait for a miracle. Put yourself out there and speak the way you speak. If you can learn to love yourself others will see it and love you for who you are. You can do it....

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commentr/StutterMay 19, 2019
3 points

Yeah! All the time! I work in retail and part of my job is customer service, and there is no shortage of completely disrespectful people, that will not even hesitate to mock any difference another per...

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