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commentr/StutterMar 11, 2021
1 points

Try a different speech therapist. Not much else you can do. People are gonna give you shit for it, it is what it is. That being said, most people really don't care because most people aren't assholes...

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postr/StutterMar 11, 2021
33 points

How I Became Fluent

How I Became Fluent A fellow member asked me about my experience so I thought I'd share it with everyone. Perhaps someone can take something from it. *** This is MY experience, it may or may not wor...

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commentr/StutterMar 11, 2021
2 points

English is my second language too and stuttering can can slow you down in improving any language in general.I have been in the same situation so my advice is confront the problem head on,join student ...

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commentr/StutterMar 11, 2021
2 points

I’m not surprise that some people got mad for that, although they should not. What I decided to do is to not talk about my stutter in my bio. I chat with them girls for a while (still not raising the ...

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commentr/StutterMar 11, 2021
2 points

While stuttering is indeed tough (especially in your teens), it can be also a great excuse for many things, including not socializing, making friends or building romantic relationships. Personally, I ...

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postr/StutterMar 11, 2021
5 points

Stutter in Second Language

Stutter in Second Language I'm an international student in the U.S and started my Master of Computer Science program about 2 years ago. I moved to the U.S when my English was in a good state and enoug...

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commentr/StutterMar 10, 2021
1 points

I should have said this - it may not bring you to the point of overcoming your stutter, but I can guarantee that pushing yourself (regardless of the severity of your stutter) in uncomfortable situatio...

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commentr/StutterMar 10, 2021
0 points

So dope to hear! As a 19 year old myself who has overcome their stutter as well- that is so sick to hear. A good break from all the negative posts where people just can’t get enough of playing the vic...

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commentr/StutterMar 10, 2021
1 points

It’s kind of like a three minute thesis. Yeah, I tried to edit together snippets but I just couldn’t do it, I was disgusted by it. My stuttering is really bad normally but I just freeze when trying to...

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commentr/StutterMar 10, 2021
5 points

Thanks for sharing this! I’m a waitress too and let me tell you once you get comfortable on the job and know the menu it’s usually easier to talk about recommendations. People are usually nice though ...

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commentr/StutterMar 10, 2021
1 points

This is amazing dude, I’m in awe of your courage. I’m desperately looking for a job right now (I’m a graduate and if I want to carry on living where I am with my friends I need a job). I had an interv...

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commentr/StutterMar 10, 2021
1 points

I moved ten hours away from home after undergrad with the plan of going by another name that is easier to say. Within two months I started to stutter when using that name too. Even had a situation whe...

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postr/StutterMar 10, 2021
9 points

Why aren't there more effective treatments for stuttering?

Why aren't there more effective treatments for stuttering? I'm 14 and I've been struggling with this shit my entire life and I fucking hate it, I can't socialize worth a damn. i barely have any friend...

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commentr/StutterMar 10, 2021
1 points

I'm 27 and I know how you feel.. The way I think about it is, when I look back at myself on my deathbed, which decision would I wish I would have made at this age: A) Let fear get the best of me and ...

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commentr/StutterMar 10, 2021
1 points

Strangers! VRCHAT is a video game except it’s more of a social space than any specific game. People go on there for many reasons, either to just play and have fun, meet new people, or practice talking...

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commentr/StutterMar 10, 2021
8 points

Bravo to you for taking that job and making it work. I always wanted to be a waiter (kinda funny thing to say) and never did bc of my stuttering. You are doing the hard work now- letting people know y...

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commentr/StutterMar 10, 2021
2 points

I must say I feel it unfortunate that your manager felt he had to pre warn you about his possible stutter....

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postr/StutterMar 10, 2021
49 points

My experience as a waiter with a stutter

My experience as a waiter with a stutter I've stuttered all my life. For the past 21 years, it's been a serious issue. I was never bullied about it at all and only had support but it was still a strug...

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commentr/StutterMar 10, 2021
5 points

Long time stutterer here. Definitely can empathize with your situation. Masks make it harder too. Best thing to do is what my speech therapist suggested- be a proud stutterer. Stutter openly....

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postr/StutterMar 10, 2021
4 points

School

School Hi I don’t really know how to start this but I’m going back to school next week and over lockdown my stutter has gotten a lot worse and my classmates didn’t really know because I used to either...

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