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commentr/StutterAug 22, 2021
2 points

Hey, I just had the thought that maybe you could text a few family members, friends, friends of friends, or really anyone in the community, and ask them if they will help you practice speaking. Ask th...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Friendships & BelongingPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterAug 20, 2021
1 points

I did it , it was awesome , partied , made a shit ton of friends and even long term unexpected business connections, don’t hold yourself back or listen to the negativity , just do it...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hope & MotivationFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2021
13 points

I feel this and have been where you are at various times in my life. Sincere question, which I’ve been downvoted before for suggesting — if you feel this deeply this way about stuttering, have you c...

Social & Relationships
Friendships & BelongingQuality of Life
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2021
3 points

I joined a fraternity and really enjoyed it, stuttered my whole life. Friends knew I stutter, they don’t care. Just be yourself, be polite and friendly and you will find a good one. You can even discl...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Friendships & BelongingDisclosure & Telling OthersAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterAug 17, 2021
0 points

Tips for Rushing a Fraternity with a Stutter

Tips for Rushing a Fraternity with a Stutter Since middle school and high school, I have dealt with a stutter mainly driven by anxiety—I don’t stutter around my family but do in most other situations ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterAug 16, 2021
1 points

hey 16 M here. when i finished middle school (i was 13 then) i had to move to France and go to school there ofc. i was nervous just like you because i didn't know the language and i didn't know if i'd...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterAug 16, 2021
2 points

Did you already interview and get accepted? Last year they didn't accept any volunteers due to the pandemic so they sai I can apply when it's safe. When I tried applying they need references so I gue...

Social & Relationships
Friendships & BelongingLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterAug 15, 2021
1 points

We have a discord stutter support server also where we text and voice chat. You can join that. Link in the sidebar....

Community & SupportSocial & Relationships
Validation & EmpathyFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterAug 15, 2021
3 points

Having a friend group helps a lot. I stuttered from 1st grade to senior year and having safe spaces helps a ton. You can get better, I promise...

Social & RelationshipsTherapy & Professional
Friendships & BelongingSeeking Therapy
postr/StutterAug 12, 2021
49 points

I love feeling like a normal person

I love feeling like a normal person So I spent most of my life without any real friends and the one close friend I did have doesn’t even live nearby. I’ve stuttered since I was a kid and have always d...

Community & SupportIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & PrideFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterAug 12, 2021
13 points

I feel you. Not being able to hold a good conversation makes you indeed tired and exhausted. Mostly at yourself. If you have problems talking and would like to call sometime to just chat and try to ta...

Causes & VariabilitySocial & Relationships
Energy & Biological RhythmsFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterAug 12, 2021
2 points

Not sure I'm on the same page as you... Do you get low energy, or do you feel spent from the effort? Or is it just not rewarding? I used to see others at parties talking and interacting for hours an...

Causes & VariabilitySocial & Relationships
Energy & Biological RhythmsFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterAug 11, 2021
3 points

Have you looked into joining stamily? It’s an international organisation for people who stutter to meet and connect socially, online or in person. They have online events, gaming nights, discord chats...

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Friendships & BelongingResearch & Resources
commentr/StutterAug 11, 2021
1 points

do not do it, spending time alone is probably the worst idea I recommend you spending time with people. (from experience)...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterAug 11, 2021
1 points

I wholeheartedly agree with the above. I'll give one caveat. If you're someone who literally avoids everything and are totally overwhelmed, I can see maybe start out talking to yourself to gain some...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterAug 11, 2021
5 points

It is a stupid idea :) \- you have not a problem when talking alone, you have a problem when talking to people. You wont overcome it without talking to other people. \- all good therapies involve ta...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterAug 10, 2021
1 points

I knew someone in highschool on my soccer team and it was amazing because it was the one time I wasn't afraid to speak at all. I swear we both would get almost giddy talking to each other because we p...

Community & SupportSocial & Relationships
Validation & EmpathyFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterAug 8, 2021
-1 points

You seem like a very lonely older man. I think you think friends. Good luck seriously your comment history is fucking scary....

Social & Relationships
Friendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterAug 8, 2021
2 points

Check out NSA (National Stuttering Association) groups. I sometimes join meet-ups via Zoom. Before that I never met anyone else who stuttered...

Social & Relationships
Friendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterAug 8, 2021
7 points

Yeah, many people i meet including friends never heard anyone else stutter other than me. And then they say 1 in a 100 people stutter. I think this just really isn't the case. I live in a town with 70...

Social & RelationshipsCauses & Variability
Friendships & BelongingSeverity & Fluctuation