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commentr/StutterJun 12, 2016
2 points

I currently have a wife and have had several girlfriends in the past. My stutter has never been an issue for any of them, however I have a mild stutter that I can hide if I choose my words right. If ...

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commentr/StutterJun 12, 2016
1 points

I've been with my fiance for going on 6 years, and we are getting married in a year and a half. We even have a cat together. Chances are I'm uglier than you are. Confidence is key. Keep yourself out t...

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commentr/StutterJun 6, 2016
0 points

It's not about curing it, it's about working to get better, make improvements. Incremental increases. When people here there is no cure, they give up. Telling someone there is no cure is devastating...

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commentr/StutterJun 2, 2016
1 points

I never said it doesn't affect people, including me. But just because something is harder it doesn't mean that you should just give up and live your life in despair. Because guess what, there are peo...

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postr/StutterJun 1, 2016
16 points

I wish this sub wasn't so negative.

I wish this sub wasn't so negative. I'm a life-long stutterer. My stutter isn't as bad as some, but I'm sure it's worse than others. I'm seeking help now. It's hard. Being negative about things does...

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commentr/StutterJun 1, 2016
1 points

'Easier' is the problem. Just because it's not easy doesn't make it not doable. It seems like a large portion of people have given up hope here and just accepted oblivion. There's living and breathing...

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commentr/StutterJun 1, 2016
1 points

Congrats! I too went through the same thing recently after I graduated. I also got the job and will be moving out of state within a few months. Good luck on your new job! ...

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commentr/StutterJun 1, 2016
3 points

You said you are not able to do those things you mentioned. But you are. A lot of stutterers are there to prove you wrong, including me. It's your attitude that's preventing you from accomplishing an...

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commentr/StutterJun 1, 2016
2 points

Awesome! Don't be held back!! Congrats! Would be awesome if you checked back in in like 3 months and gave an update! ...

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commentr/StutterMay 31, 2016
3 points

Congrats man! All that prep work you put in (which is just as important for non-stutterers) sounds like it really paid off. You did what you had to and powered through. I hope you use this position as...

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commentr/StutterMay 29, 2016
1 points

I would find a way to stay motivated. In my case, my stutter made me think I had to work harder and perform higher in school. I can't articulate my ideas for peers and professionals very well, but I...

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commentr/StutterMay 29, 2016
1 points

I was using gay to prove a point to you. I'm actually pretty lucky and live in the Myrtle Beach area, it's very gay friendly! Finding a full time job was the hardest thing I had to do. The interviews ...

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commentr/StutterMay 29, 2016
0 points

I stuttered my whole life and still do. I've actually posted many other time in this subreddit. This isn't a troll account check my history. I'm not trying to come off jaded. I know how hard it is. I ...

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commentr/StutterMay 27, 2016
2 points

Well mate, you decide what your life is going to look like. You can dwell over it and live your life waiting for death, or try to change your mindset. I know that's much easier said than done, but c...

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commentr/StutterMay 27, 2016
2 points

Yeah you have to realize that you can't cure it, but you can improve your speech, and it can get better....

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commentr/StutterMay 27, 2016
5 points

There is no cure for stuttering. However there are lots of well-researched practices and techniques for smoothing things out and reducing the effect it has on your communication. I have a bachelor's d...

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commentr/StutterMay 25, 2016
2 points

Walking around alone, can really open your mind too lots of old memories and painful thoughts. This isn't bad it's just hard and hurts but it can be the first step to you learning to stop hating yours...

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commentr/StutterMay 25, 2016
3 points

This is the type of advice that every stutterer should follow....

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commentr/StutterMay 25, 2016
5 points

You should start working out and eating healthy. I wont cure your stuttering, but it can improve it. And it will do wonders for your happiness and self esteem. ...

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commentr/StutterMay 25, 2016
8 points

I'm really not into this stuttering acceptance bullshit like "it's part of you, it makes you unique, etc". Fuck that. I see stuttering as an annoying fuck that I must continue fighting to have somewh...

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