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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2016
1 points

I developed it during my adolescence and it affected me up until I was a high school senior. I did a presentation, everybody laughed at me. The business teacher was telling everyone to shut the fuck u...

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commentr/StutterJan 5, 2016
1 points

I managed it quite well to not give a fuck and its pretty dope.... the only problems is when I have to give a presentation (especially when it's in english (my native language is german)) I stutter a ...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
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postr/StutterJan 3, 2016
4 points

Club ideas?

Club ideas? I am going to try to start a club at my school that will form a community for people with speech impediments, along with allies. (Similar to a GSA) I was wondering if anybody had any sugge...

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commentr/StutterJan 3, 2016
2 points

When it becomes noticeable, I'll chuckle and make a small joke just to keep it from being uncomfortable for the interviewer. It's worked in the past, never been unemployed and currently have what is e...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJan 3, 2016
1 points

That's true in general. Don't make it a thing and most won't care. Sounds simple but I know how hard that can be. ...

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commentr/StutterJan 3, 2016
1 points

Of course. You have found what works for you and that's great. I don't have any hope in gaining good fluency. So I've stopped trying. What I am trying to fix is how I feel about stuttering....

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commentr/StutterJan 3, 2016
1 points

Whenever im on date, im just being myself. I know im more aware of my stutter, but i ignore it and i wont make a big deal about it. As mentioned before, most women dont care about it ;)...

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Authenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 3, 2016
3 points

I just went for it. luckily, my witty charisma is what reeled my gf of two years in. she has known ppl with a stutter since she was young so mine doesn't bother her at all. I've realized that ppl w...

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commentr/StutterJan 3, 2016
1 points

Side note: there's a fellow graduate in my program who stutters worst then I do. Dates a bombshell. Only because he can rip it on the dance floor! While rocking suspenders and a bow tie. ...

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commentr/StutterJan 2, 2016
1 points

Just be up front and honest. Works for me. If they truly like you for who you are they will accept your stutter. If they don't then they aren't worth it. ...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 31, 2015
2 points

You know, that's an excellent question. I don't think it was a specific moment, but a collection of events in which I put myself into a situation, stuttered, and realized afterward that I survived and...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
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commentr/StutterDec 29, 2015
1 points

Well then that would be denying all the people who have overcame stuttering right...

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postr/StutterDec 28, 2015
3 points

Post names and articles and videos of people who have recovered from their speech impediments.

Post names and articles and videos of people who have recovered from their speech impediments. Ruth Mead, John C Harrison, Paul Noor, I'll post more soon Please post names and stories about people...

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commentr/StutterDec 27, 2015
2 points

I went and got a bachelors degree in CSD (speech therapy). The class on fluency disorders was vital to my acceptance. Coming to understand he nature of the disability and techniques and theories for f...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & PrideSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterDec 27, 2015
4 points

I would listen to Mrs. Sisskin's 5 episode series on this: http://stuttertalk.com/tag/vivian-sisskin/. I confused acceptance with acknowledgement for a long time too because I thought I had already ac...

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postr/StutterDec 27, 2015
5 points

Accepting your stutter?

Accepting your stutter? How did you accept your stutter? I've been trying to, but I feel like lying to myself whenever I try to think that I have convinced myself to believe it's okay and not a big de...

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Acceptance & PrideMindset shiftShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterDec 26, 2015
1 points

Just to break the ice here and to avoid any awkwardness: I do Hanukkah and Christmas. As far as Hanukkah goes it was probably at most at peace I've been with my stutter as I've been in a while. I had...

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commentr/StutterDec 26, 2015
3 points

That has happened to me sometimes. I just laugh it off and proceed with the conversation. If it goes on, explain that it is something you cannot control. Kids can be mean, but they are also very much...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideStigma & Bullying
postr/StutterDec 21, 2015
1 points

Broca Brothers: Accepting vs Acknowledging Stuttering | Why Accepting Sucks

Broca Brothers: Accepting vs Acknowledging Stuttering | Why Accepting Sucks ...

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commentr/StutterDec 20, 2015
3 points

Holy shit. Pardon my language but you just described some of my key attributes. My friends say I'm an amazing listener and I'm extremely expressive and can write really well. Wow, I never knew I could...

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