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commentr/StutterSep 8, 2024
21 points

Supportive friends, family, stuttering support groups, and learning to stutter freely and not care anymore....

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commentr/StutterSep 8, 2024
1 points

Another person putting words in my mouth that I never saidšŸ˜‚ I'll just speak to my friend in person instead, he's much better at communicating. And I'll still leave here with a nice comment, most adul...

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commentr/StutterSep 8, 2024
1 points

ā˜ļøthis comment is a perfect example of why it’s so valuable to have communities exclusively for people who stutter. When people who don’t stutter come here, you can end up having this kind of conversa...

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commentr/StutterSep 7, 2024
1 points

Surround yourself with people who do. In the end, no one will truly understand our disability, but we can't let it warp our worldview and happiness...

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postr/StutteringEmpireSep 7, 2024
1 points

First Post ever

First Post ever Hello folks, Welcome to the Stuttering Empire. We hope you enjoy your stay and remember the following: -Respect and kindness are paramount; treat every member with dignity and empath...

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commentr/StutterSep 7, 2024
9 points

Don’t feel ashamed of your stutter. Most people have a ā€˜quirk’ in some form or another. The person who laughed is an idiot. Search on the archives of this sub for some tips and techniques that may hel...

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commentr/StutterSep 7, 2024
1 points

Sure! How about this: fuck them—they’re no better than you and are battling their own insecurities. you are a warrior! I stutter too and have learned to own it; it’s a part of me and I’m not ashamed....

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commentr/StutterSep 7, 2024
1 points

That's why I came to the subreddit. I wasn't expecting such hostility from people here. I'm going to leave now and just speak to my friend in person. Good luck....

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commentr/StutterSep 6, 2024
2 points

I think it's just her way of saying it's okay with her if u stutter. I've actually had this happen to me a few times, and I figured it's just a (pretty dumb) way of telling you that it doesn't bother ...

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commentr/StutterSep 6, 2024
2 points

With one of my teachers. When I was in middle school I of course have a stutter still, but I stuttered and she said ā€œIt’s ok, I had a stutter too when I was a kidā€. Made me feel so happy because I FIN...

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commentr/StutterSep 5, 2024
1 points

I never said I was an expert, I came here to learn something. I just said I was surprised at how much people on here seem to be upset about having a stutter compared to people I know in real life. May...

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postr/StutterSep 5, 2024
9 points

When was the first time you didn’t stutter with someone?

When was the first time you didn’t stutter with someone? It was my first girlfriend in high school. It was so liberating. I didn’t have a constant rush to get my words out. The only thing I felt was c...

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commentr/StutterSep 5, 2024
0 points

This happened to me as well but differently. Except me and another girl had the same first name and I was asked my last name. Couldn’t get it out and the other girl said her last name. Horrific experi...

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commentr/StutterSep 5, 2024
1 points

What helps me, especially when having interviews, is that I say them at the beginning of the conversation that I stutter and ask them for patience. All of a sudden I almost do not stutter at all....

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commentr/StutterSep 5, 2024
10 points

I’m so sorry you had this experience. I am so sorry for every who has to face these challenges. I had a horrible neurologist appointment last week where I experienced the worst stuttering and accompan...

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commentr/StutterSep 5, 2024
0 points

Fwiw, I feel like worse things have happened to me. I’m an adult onset stutterer. It sucks. Truly sucks. But I’ve experienced situations in life, profession and health which hurt me far more. That’s...

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commentr/StutterSep 5, 2024
2 points

Stuff like this happens. Keep going! They made you VP for a reason people love you even if you there are embarrassing moments...

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commentr/StutterSep 5, 2024
0 points

That’s sucks man and I’ve definitely been there more than a few times now throughout my life. I felt that way for a very long time, but being with my Ex Girlfriend changed my perspective. Our relation...

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commentr/StutterSep 5, 2024
7 points

I'm sorry that happened to you. I also have had issues my whole life making friends and being laughed at. Someday, you will find at least one person who sees past it. Hopefully, sooner than later. I h...

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commentr/StutterSep 4, 2024
2 points

Good for you putting yourself out there, and trying to set him straight; even if he was too full of himself to actually consider your situation… Stay strong!...

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