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commentr/StutterDec 3, 2024
2 points

The SLPs I have met since me leaving high school have been through the National Stuttering Association (NSA) (https://westutter.org). Most of them are stutters as well! I would encourage everyone here...

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commentr/StutterDec 3, 2024
1 points

Read what you said, David you hit all nails on the wall this is exactly how it is for stutterers...

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commentr/StutterDec 3, 2024
5 points

So true, people always say oh yeah I stutter sometimes, mk mk. Or it’s also always the I used to stutter when I was younger. Yeah almost everyone did when they were a toddler 😭😭...

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commentr/StutterDec 3, 2024
1 points

Amazing news! You should be so proud of yourself. Funny enough, my dad has a speech impediment and is a successful pharmacist. Welcome to thr field!...

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commentr/StutterDec 3, 2024
3 points

Consoling us with that only makes things better, as if trauma bonding works when it’s obviously a blatant attempt to make us feel better…which we see right through....

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Validation & Empathy
commentr/StutterDec 3, 2024
2 points

Bro its normal, its not your fault and you don't have to keep replaying the memory in your head. Who would you hang out with, someone who obsesses over their word fluency and runs away anytime they do...

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commentr/StutterDec 3, 2024
9 points

Hey, stay strong & pray. That's the only thing we can do. I feel the same way at times but we are all on this tough journey together. it definitely sucks but it is what it is unfortunately. I feel lik...

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commentr/StutterDec 3, 2024
2 points

Thanks!! Honestly it was so stressful but I’m glad I took tips from people on here when preparing for interviews...

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commentr/StutterDec 2, 2024
1 points

30 year old here, I agree. Meet a lot of people and the ones that can look past your stutter are the ones to keep!...

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commentr/StutterDec 2, 2024
1 points

That's tough, man. I feel for you. I hope you can find one friend. That's all anyone really needs, one good friend. Is there a boardgames club at your university or something? I've found them to be ve...

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commentr/StutterDec 2, 2024
15 points

I’m sorry you went through that but you have nothing to be ashamed of. It gets so much easier when you get older I promise. People are not nearly as cruel....

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commentr/StutterDec 2, 2024
5 points

I'm 28 and also have no friends but mainly because of my christian beliefs people turn away but I do also stutter. It must be tough for you though especially while at a university. My advice is to ope...

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Friendships & BelongingAuthenticity vs. MaskingAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 2, 2024
3 points

With that being said, I had a great moment at a new coffee shop where I had a bad block and then stammer. The woman at the register was incredibly patient and now remembers me and my order....

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commentr/StutterDec 2, 2024
13 points

I was working at subway, In those two years I got to meet three customers who had stuttering. As a stutterer myself I gave them time to finish what they are saying and made best sandwich for them....

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commentr/StutterDec 1, 2024
1 points

WOW! I’m so happy for your progress. You’ve given me hope and a push to try therapy. I live in a city where there is a major teaching hospital. I’ll call them because of your success....

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commentr/StutterDec 1, 2024
1 points

At my age I can spot these a mile away. Ignore any bullshit you read from trolls. "we're all in this dam thing together so we gotta look out for each other." Camaraderie is way! I can relate to 10...

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commentr/StutterNov 30, 2024
3 points

33 yo person with stutter here. At 12-17 stuttering seemed like the biggest problem in my life. I had a group of close friends but making new friends was the fcking hardest. I had so many witty funny ...

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commentr/StutterNov 30, 2024
3 points

I have friends and some of them are really close to me , They really respect my speaking and they patiently wait to finish my talking, I asked one of my friends how do you feel about my stuttering? He...

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commentr/StutterNov 30, 2024
3 points

Stuttering can be barrier in the way of socialising, but it's not impossible. If you're going through a particularly bad phase, then maybe take to activities like sports or gaming - Personally, I'm g...

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commentr/StutterNov 29, 2024
2 points

Speak!!! As much as you want! And take as long as you need!! People that truly love you and care about you, will sit and listen and hold no judgment....

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