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commentr/StutterDec 29, 2021
2 points

If they have to use your stutter to belittle you in an argument, especially if they are purposely starting arguments just to do this, they are low brain wavelength. The best response in my experience ...

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commentr/StutterDec 29, 2021
2 points

Say something along the lines of "If you can't listen to what I'm saying versus how I'm saying it then we need to wait to have this conversation until you can" and end the conversation. Unfortunately,...

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commentr/StutterDec 29, 2021
2 points

Really glad that i gave somone inspiration our lives isn't easy and we have to fight everyday when we going out there we dont have a choise we have to deal with that! i saved up and i got awesome c...

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commentr/StutterDec 29, 2021
1 points

I tell em to fuck off with the ad hominem. If they're laughing at my stutter they don't usually know what ad hominem means, and it gives me an escape opportunity when they're looking it up....

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commentr/StutterDec 29, 2021
19 points

Leave/ walk away. That person whoever they are, has no business being in your life. Simply as that. No need to escalate further. They clearly don't respect you and they obviously wouldn't whether you ...

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commentr/StutterDec 25, 2021
2 points

I'm not sure what type of argument you mean, but what I would say is that you should develop such a good argument that that's what carries your ... (I don't know, motivation and drive to say what you ...

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commentr/StutterDec 25, 2021
2 points

> My stutter shows me who people truly are Same! If someone teases me about my stutter, I usually let them know I don't find it very funny & have a legit stutter. People sometimes don't realiz...

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commentr/StutterDec 24, 2021
7 points

I agree 100%. It also communicates to people that you are OK with your Stutter, which makes them much more likely to respectfully listen....

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commentr/StutterDec 24, 2021
1 points

If you're serious about having some type of relationship (friendly or more), then yeah. She's going to find out eventually right? So, it might as well be on your terms. Be bold and tell her. Once it's...

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commentr/StutterDec 24, 2021
3 points

Tell her that you stutter and about the challenges that it causes. Be honest and open. Good luck!...

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commentr/StutterDec 24, 2021
1 points

Can't have a relationship without honesty. You should be talking to her about this. Also... Don't put your insecurities about stuttering on her. It's insulting to someone to think that they are so s...

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commentr/StutterDec 24, 2021
2 points

What I mean by educate is to inform her what Stuttering is, what she might see, what she will hear so that she knows what to expect. Also, I used to hate to talk about my stutter but now its educati...

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commentr/StutterDec 24, 2021
40 points

My 2 cents: My stutter shows me who people truly are, call it my Superpower. If she likes you for YOU then she is a keeper. If she doesn't know how to react to your stutter, then this is your oppo...

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commentr/StutterDec 22, 2021
2 points

Fk them it’s not about them it’s about you! Just be u and if someone doesn’t like it fk them...

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commentr/StutterDec 21, 2021
2 points

Confidence is saying exactly what you intended to say despite how long it takes with the stutter. Cheers to you!...

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commentr/StutterDec 20, 2021
3 points

Yea, I’m 18 and I haven’t had this experience, but perhaps Im just good at hiding my stutter haha. I’m sorry you experience this OP, if it happens again try expressing yourself on how you feel when th...

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commentr/StutterDec 20, 2021
2 points

Please make sure that these possible ‘aids’ or ‘fixes’ are things that he actually wants to try. I don’t know about other people, but someone constantly suggesting things I could do to improve my spee...

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commentr/StutterDec 19, 2021
2 points

it’s not letting the stutter throw you off and stop you from talking! take the space and time you are worthy of :)...

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commentr/StutterDec 19, 2021
4 points

It is harsh, but I think it’s true. I’d just add that we can educate the people around us of how it feels when they say stuff like that. And like what’s going on when they don’t hear our stutters and ...

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commentr/StutterDec 19, 2021
14 points

I totally agree it’s not a helpful observation. At the same time, I try to avoid getting hung up on the insensitive comments other make about me. Focus on the intention as no one is perfect. In high ...

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