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commentr/StutterApr 29, 2022
1 points

It is the same thing as any other disability. I'm sorry this happened to you. The world does not prepare any of us for such cruelty. You did nothing wrong. Just wondering, how do you feel about di...

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commentr/StutterApr 29, 2022
1 points

Just had something similar happening to me. While on the phone with the Bank I stuttered and the lady said, "uh oh". I finished then when she asks if I have any questions, I informed her that she sh...

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postr/StutterApr 28, 2022
14 points

Possible strategy for people stuttering on saying first name

Possible strategy for people stuttering on saying first name Hi fellow stutterers. I have a stutter and have had one my whole life. it is very clearly linked to stress and self esteem for me and I stu...

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commentr/StutterApr 25, 2022
7 points

I've been on both sides of this as someone with a stutter and a service industry worker. If you don't want to stutter in front of a big group like that, wait and watch where they go to put in their o...

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commentr/StutterApr 24, 2022
8 points

Make eye contact and say “I stutter” or anything that you are more likely to say. Continue eye contact (because your words *are* important and the listener does want to hear). Start speaking slowly,...

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commentr/StutterApr 24, 2022
2 points

Ive been a life long stutterer , pretty bad speech blocks etc. I started working in security about seven months ago, and have had to confront quite a few people about different things. At first, it wa...

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commentr/StutterApr 24, 2022
3 points

You are brave, you just need practice try to do stuff you are afriad of maybe order from a menue take little steps at a time. Believe me noone cares that you stutter. And. There are ofcourse people....

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commentr/StutterApr 23, 2022
2 points

Definitely ask. I'm also dating someone who stutters and my biggest advice is to let him guide you with how you support him. Some days I support my boyfriend by ensuring him that a moment of stutterin...

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commentr/StutterApr 23, 2022
7 points

Facts. Most adults don't care that we stutter, but for some reason people just think they can get away with more because we stutter. If that makes sense. I've worked in the army and in the prison, a...

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commentr/StutterApr 23, 2022
5 points

Just ask him how he'd like his stutter to be treated. My wife knows I get frustrated if I feel I'm not being listened to properly or anyone trying to finish my sentences. But she also knows I'm OK w...

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commentr/StutterApr 23, 2022
2 points

It definitely wasn’t easy and it took a few tries before people took me seriously. But once they realized that I was going to keep being stern when it calls for it they eventually got with the program...

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commentr/StutterApr 23, 2022
3 points

Every person is different so Definitely ask but the most important things is to be supportive and be patient. Some people don't like having their sentences finished, I personally don't mind it. It h...

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commentr/StutterApr 23, 2022
5 points

Just be patient. If he is stuttering don’t answer for him. Let him get ‘it out.’...

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postr/StutterApr 23, 2022
63 points

Dating someone who stutters

Dating someone who stutters Hey everyone. I’m dating an incredible man who stutters. Today was the first time he brought up how stuttering has influenced his life (i.e made him prefer listening over s...

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commentr/StutterApr 20, 2022
12 points

Yeah sign language is not functional since it is not common. You have a voice even though you stutter. Use it!...

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commentr/StutterApr 20, 2022
3 points

Your dad does not realize that hes making your stutter worse by saying things like this. You’ll encounter people who dont get stammering but just try and be mindful of that and dont get discouraged. ...

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commentr/StutterApr 20, 2022
4 points

Im so so sorry that you had to go threw this. Alot of people don't know alot about stuttering so they might say that its from low confidence and being stressed. So they might say "just relax" or "thin...

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commentr/StutterApr 19, 2022
4 points

I'm a older now so people don't make fun of me as much. And if they do I just dont take to them again cause theyre annoying asf....

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commentr/StutterApr 18, 2022
5 points

Im sorry that happened. Your stutter does not define you. She’s probably just being playful, but I think your girlfriend shouldn’t tease about that. It can make it worse....

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commentr/StutterApr 18, 2022
11 points

Having bad blocks during introductions is so intense and hard. It would probably help a lot to have a conversation about your stuttering and what you’re comfortable with surrounding it to make things ...

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