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commentr/StutterOct 6, 2025
2 points

I stutter a lot. But I also make it slightly a humorous thing. Not getting self conscious but being able to laugh it off comes off as confident and I’ve been told, sexy. Yes it sucks to stutter but ...

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commentr/StutterOct 6, 2025
2 points

Ive been stuttering for years. I dont care anymore. No idea if women like me or not, dont care either. Ive had a few girlfriends. I make fun of my own stuttering, it's just funny....

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commentr/StutterOct 5, 2025
5 points

There’s no known cure for stuttering right now, so what choice does a person have but to try to be positive?...

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commentr/StutterOct 5, 2025
3 points

Married to a stutter here, I thought it was cute then & more so now. but him being hella attractive also helped...

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commentr/StutterOct 5, 2025
6 points

That is stupid way to look at stuttering. Well I guess enjoy your gift. You can also give yourself a gift, there are many disorders, bang your head here and there, and maybe you can give yourself one ...

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commentr/StutterOct 5, 2025
9 points

I actually really like this attitude and haven’t thought about that perspective before. I’ve thought about it as a gift because I think it’s made me more empathetic and given me a unique perspective o...

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postr/StutterOct 5, 2025
6 points

Is stuttering a gift?

Is stuttering a gift? I think it is. I know it is. I only stutter when i am not present (lost in negative can't-say-this thoughts). Therefore, it is my ticket to freedom. ...

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commentr/StutterOct 5, 2025
3 points

You are forgetting, people can be handsome and stutterer as the same time....

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commentr/StutterOct 4, 2025
2 points

In addition to what others have said, I've personally found it makes me endearing to people, and especially makes marginalized communities comfortable around me....

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commentr/StutterOct 4, 2025
2 points

For me, I think its sympathy. Due to my stutter I'm always really grateful when someone still listens and let's me get the words out or is kind to me about it. Because of that I try to be compassionat...

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commentr/StutterOct 4, 2025
3 points

You’re not alone. For me being around stutterers or listening to others stories with their stutters help. But the main thing is don’t be so hard on yourself. I hated my stutter, but then i learned t...

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commentr/StutterOct 4, 2025
2 points

Thats exactly what i’ve started doing as well and as you point out it’s hard, proud of you my man!...

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commentr/StutterOct 4, 2025
7 points

I did a couple years ago but since then, Ive managed to change my view on my speech. Yes, our stutter won’t go away. But why should we also be cursed with constant negative self talk, isolation, depre...

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commentr/StutterOct 4, 2025
63 points

Makes me more empathetic towards people with different abilities. Keeps me from mouthing off and making a fool of myself by speaking without thinking things through. Disarms people who now think I'm...

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postr/StutterOct 4, 2025
36 points

What are the pros of stuttering?

What are the pros of stuttering? Since all we do is complain let’s be optimistic for once...

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commentr/StutterOct 3, 2025
1 points

Hmm, well, there's different things you can do. Repeating positive affirmations and visualizing you speaking fluently in specific situations are two things I do regularly. Reading aloud has helped mas...

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commentr/StutterOct 3, 2025
2 points

I agree with everything you're saying and have gone through a similar journey. I'm also at a point where my stutter doesn't hold me back anymore. I also believe that a major reason why I've been able ...

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commentr/StutterOct 3, 2025
1 points

Hmm. So I’m 35. I still stutter. And I get where you’re coming from. I also get what the OP is trying to express. Of course, everyone’s condition is different and nuanced. For myself, I’ve found that...

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commentr/StutterOct 3, 2025
1 points

I agree with that sentiment. Love yourself, sure! Love yourself in spite of all your flaws, YES!! But don't love the very part that's actively hurting you......

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commentr/StutterOct 3, 2025
1 points

I do believe a part of the mental work to living a life not burdened by your speech requires loving yourself, flaws and all. That includes loving your stutter, or loving yourself not in spite of it. H...

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