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commentr/StutterMar 12, 2014
5 points

Hello fellow stutterer! I can somehow relate to your problem, since I have been stuttering since early childhood (I am 22 and go to university). People on this subreddit like to say "Don't let yo...

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commentr/StutterMar 11, 2014
1 points

It has to get worse before it gets better...that applies to almost everything. U will be fine tho....it takes time and patience. All i can say is keep your head and push thru. It wont be easy, but it...

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commentr/StutterMar 11, 2014
1 points

Been there, done that. I've actually had teachers roll their eyes at me when I've stuttered. Some people in this world are heartless but there are just as many that want to lend a helping hand. That'...

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commentr/StutterMar 9, 2014
1 points

I have a presentation coming up this week too. To make it worse, it's a group presentation and I feel pressure that I might let my group down if I stutter. I'd prefer to go solo but oh well. I think i...

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commentr/StutterMar 9, 2014
1 points

That's really immature. It shows that you are above them however, so try and don't give a fuck about what other people think! Once you stop caring (or at least care less) you will gain confidence and ...

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commentr/StutterMar 9, 2014
1 points

Yeah dude, honestly no reason to care about their opinions of you. You got this dude. You're doing this for yourself and none of them. If they knew what we went through...if they went through it thems...

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commentr/StutterMar 7, 2014
6 points

Hey man I was there once, too. As it turns out, her parents are probably going to like you A LOT. They are honestly not going to think badly of you because of your stutter, so don't be afraid to tal...

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commentr/StutterMar 7, 2014
1 points

It's actually affected my dating life positively. My first girlfriend thought my stutter was the 'cutest thing she'd ever seen'. The summer from when I was 17-18 really turned my life around as she g...

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commentr/StutterMar 4, 2014
1 points

I have a stutter which comes and goes; it's been quite bad for a month now. My friends are awesome about it: they wait quite patiently for me to get done, and they don't make a big deal about it. In f...

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commentr/StutterMar 2, 2014
1 points

Your stutter doesn't define you. Your response to it is what defines you. Don't let it stress you out, just trust in yourself and do the best you can....

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commentr/StutterFeb 28, 2014
1 points

Never say this again! Trust me there is hope. You will find someone good hearted who will see through the stuttering. I never thought I would either but I've been with my girlfriend for almost 2 years...

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commentr/StutterFeb 28, 2014
1 points

Some dating advice that helped me when I was single: Wingman/Friend - This helped me out so much. My buddy and I would go out to the bars and he would initiate the conversation with random groups of ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 28, 2014
1 points

I'm 34 and have been married for about 7 years. I will admit that it was very difficult for me to initially approach females and would absolutely dread making that first call after I got her number (I...

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commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2014
1 points

Firstly, social skills dont determination your worth as a friend of as a person. You have something to offer that im sure a lot of people would like. I think you believe this, the tough part is gettin...

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commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2014
2 points

Dude don't give up! I thought the same thing a few years ago! Then, one day I just decided being shy sucked. Still stuttered, but got myself out there. Then one day of playing hacky sack on the quad s...

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commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2014
4 points

Conversation/social skills can be learned. They're not talents. One good way to start is if you want to be interesting to someone, be genuinely interested in them. If you're having trouble with this,...

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commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2014
1 points

I guess the latter. I didn't consciously force myself to go out specifically to lessen my stuttering, I just wanted to be less like a lone wolf. I always hated it though that when I had a bad stutter,...

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postr/StutterFeb 19, 2014
12 points

To all my fellow stuttering friends

To all my fellow stuttering friends Long time lurker on this subreddit finally making a post. I'm no different to you guys. We've experienced it all; inadequacy, inferiority, pain and well, everythi...

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commentr/StutterFeb 19, 2014
2 points

Thanks for your kind words and advice I will def check out stuttertalk. I think my introvert personality adds to my covert stutter or maybe my covert stutter made me an introvert haha who knows but I ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 18, 2014
4 points

Hey man, I feel you right now, I really do. Ive read up on a lot of research, talked with a lot of people and dont a lot of self exploration. After all of my "progress" I feel like my stutter hasnt im...

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