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commentr/StutterJul 25, 2025
10 points

I understand what you’re feeling and I’ve had the same thoughts before. I’m a severe stutterer and all I’ve ever wanted to do is be able to accept it. I still can’t. But I’m closer to being able to a...

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commentr/StutterJul 25, 2025
9 points

I worked on mindfulness for years and finally I adopted a kind of mental relaxation. It’s hard to explain… “acceptance” is a word that’s been used, but that’s just a word. It was a change in mindset t...

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commentr/StutterJul 25, 2025
2 points

People are more disaffected than ever and doomer stuff grabs at so many stutters and says "you can't do anything, you'll never be perfect, give up." I try not to regal people with my struggle or get h...

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commentr/StutterJul 25, 2025
3 points

Yeah because like what else are we supposed to say? Yes it fucking sucks but there's nothing better for you than just trying to live your life despite the problems, expose yourself. Locking yourself ...

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commentr/StutterJul 25, 2025
12 points

Think of it like having a family member pass away. To tell somebody to accept the fact that their parent had recently died would be absurd. But it's not healthy or productive whatsoever to continue to...

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commentr/StutterJul 25, 2025
8 points

I think this community is trying to save us from attempting suicide contemplations, instead it makes us feel can despite in fact we can't ,this community is trying to push our days of living forward t...

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commentr/StutterJul 25, 2025
3 points

It's not that your problems don't exists or people have told you the right thing for you, the exposure therapy advice sounds like bad, but you also can't expect people to be able to provide you with p...

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commentr/StutterJul 24, 2025
1 points

Learn to work with it. Turn it in to a charm and use it to your advantage for confidence. Be funny girls like that...

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commentr/StutterJul 24, 2025
2 points

I am in your same boat, keep on fighting and eventually you will find one. Once on the same day I had two interviews both at Albertsons but different locations. The first interview my stuttering was...

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commentr/StutterJul 24, 2025
2 points

Didn't mean to come across in a judgy type of way in my initial response. For me, being passionate about a job let me talk about it easier in interviews. I was more knowledgeable about the topic and j...

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commentr/StutterJul 24, 2025
1 points

I would say self acceptance first and then if you want to pursue actual speech therapy, you'll already be in a better place mentally which is only going to increase your chances of long term success. ...

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commentr/StutterJul 24, 2025
2 points

Man, please don't talk that way, it's not healthy. Consider talking to a therapist. My DMs are open if you ever need someone to talk to (i am by no means a therapist, just an engineering student who c...

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commentr/StutterJul 24, 2025
3 points

I am so happy for you! Acceptance is the key for more peace of mind! I’m also on a similar journey, we got thisss! ✨...

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commentr/StutterJul 23, 2025
3 points

That’s such a big win! seriously, I get how tough that can be. Those moments where you just go for it instead of dodging the words feel like real progress. It’s not even about being fluent, just about...

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commentr/StutterJul 23, 2025
1 points

This comment has made me decide that I will not fail. Because I control what counts as failure. So thanks for that....

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commentr/StutterJul 23, 2025
2 points

Jai Shree Ram bhai! I’m also a fellow stammerer, 22M, and I’ve had it since childhood—so I totally understand what you're going through. Engineering was a tough ride for me too; the past four years fe...

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commentr/StutterJul 23, 2025
1 points

I really relate to this — more than I can express. I'm in my second year of Computer Engineering. I was actually admitted to medical school at first, but I dropped out after a full semester. I reali...

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commentr/StutterJul 23, 2025
1 points

I hope I was able to provide enough information for someone who has stuttered their whole life, like me, to become fluent. I was lucky in that I am a speech pathologist who has an expertise in brain b...

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commentr/StutterJul 23, 2025
34 points

It gets better. The older you get, the more people will realize that (a) you’re just dealing with the hand your genes dealt you and (b) mocking a stutter isn’t actually funny. Most adults will try to ...

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commentr/StutterJul 22, 2025
4 points

What a rude thing to say to someone! I would try not to take it heart, some people are just ignorant…If someone thinks you are less attractive because of your stutter, they are not the one! Sending ...

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