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commentr/StutterJul 9, 2022
2 points

I live in small town Louisiana where the population is under 1.2k. For the first 15 years of my life I thought no one else had a stutter. I did some research and found out about the NSA. I kept telli...

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commentr/StutterJul 8, 2022
4 points

It's common here too. I have been to many speech therapists and I have seen ppl there of all ages. I personally don't know any but yea I have seen some....

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commentr/StutterJul 8, 2022
1 points

Yes I used to stutter a lot when I was a kid. M surprised to find out that it can't be cured. I remember my parents being anxious of my future because of it but I somehow grew out of it. I found out t...

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commentr/StutterJul 7, 2022
4 points

I am not even sure, at this point. I'm guessing from the other comments that I simply jumped the gun and had an instant triggered reaction, but people seem to be happy about how The Boys did it. Again...

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commentr/StutterJul 7, 2022
3 points

aw, I love Jimmy and I actually consider him one of the better representations of a stutter. Sure, he has a stutter, but he never lets it stop him and no one makes fun of it for him. Plus, it's not us...

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commentr/StutterJul 6, 2022
2 points

I know one guy. I worked with him and played hockey with him for a long time. We were pretty good friends. We never talked about our stutters a single time. It was just an unspoken understanding I gue...

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commentr/StutterJul 6, 2022
2 points

They’re not. I’m a stutterer btw. Political leaning aside, he’s not stuttering. Go back and watch his old stuff. No stutter. The guy has had like 4 brain aneurysms and is 100. If I’m wrong, sorry....

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commentr/StutterJul 6, 2022
1 points

I joined the Mcguire Program in 2002 which helped me control my stutter. I still use the techniques I learned most days if I can feel I will have a block coming. usually when i have to say my name or...

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commentr/StutterJul 6, 2022
2 points

My neighbors son who is in college has a stutter. Worse than mine but still goes out and is very social...

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commentr/StutterJul 6, 2022
2 points

I had an ex coworker that had a stutter. We were both leads at our company. We worked closely together however cause our jobs required it. He asked me one day about my stutter and he said I don’t real...

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commentr/StutterJul 6, 2022
1 points

>Maybe try humming and try speaking after I have created many ways that help promote "fluency" and this is one of them. Thats why I related to that book, because it suggested a couple tools that I...

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commentr/StutterJul 6, 2022
5 points

Idk if it’s bad manners to mention nonprofits on here, but you should look into the National Stuttering Association. It’s a nonprofit built to connect and support people who stutter. I’ve been involve...

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commentr/StutterJul 6, 2022
2 points

I hope you "cure" it but as you said there's no cure. Maybe try humming and try speaking after, you'll most likely not stutter. Meditate can help and I'm a calm person that's why my stuttering is mild...

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commentr/StutterJul 6, 2022
2 points

The book is exactly what the other commenter said. I got the newest version 2021. It’s the only thing I’ve read in stuttering that I can relate to almost everything and it makes sense to me. So far I ...

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postr/StutterJul 4, 2022
44 points

First 4th of July party stuttering openly. Most enjoyable social event in a long time.

First 4th of July party stuttering openly. Most enjoyable social event in a long time. I’ve been a covert stutterer for 35 years. I just got back from the National Stuttering Association annual confer...

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commentr/StutterJun 23, 2022
1 points

thankyou for your comment. i tried to help him by asking him to practice his interview questions with me. thankyou for the experience you shared , it adds a lot to my understanding....

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postr/StutterJun 19, 2022
8 points

What is a memory of your stutter from when you were young that has stuck with you your whole life?

What is a memory of your stutter from when you were young that has stuck with you your whole life? ...

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commentr/StutterJun 10, 2022
3 points

What other people have said about connecting with other people who stutter is really great advice. Seriously, the number one biggest help to me in my life is my grandad who also has a bad stutter and ...

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commentr/StutterJun 10, 2022
3 points

Hi there, I'm sorry to hear that you are struggling right now. I've heard there are online mentoring groups and chat forums, would that be something you would be interested in? I think finding a suppo...

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commentr/StutterJun 10, 2022
3 points

First of all, you are not alone. If you ever want to zoom chat, let me know. If you want to listen to some of my podcast guests talk about how they navigate their journey you can find it on all plat...

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