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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2021
3 points

He appears to hop into many people's inboxes, especially those who never asked for his help of just seeing ALL stutterers as objects that need fixing. Honestly when someone says "I want to help you fe...

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2021
1 points

My problems? I feel so sorry for you in a way that you are so obsessed on feeling as though fluency is far more impressive and what every stutterer "must" achieve instead of accepting that not everybo...

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2021
0 points

Again, we’re not going to agree so dude I REALLY don’t care about your virtue signalling and accept everything attitude. I think you can fix your problems and you think your destined to human empathy....

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2021
1 points

Have you watched Megan Washington's TedTalk? Have you watched WWYD episode of a stuttering waiter scenario? Have you gone out of your way to talk to a proper speech therapist? Have you read the articl...

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2021
7 points

Wow, thanks for coming on here to prove how also ignorant you are to also bring up body image issues when plus size models are becoming diverse and being 'fat' doesn't necessarily equate to ugliness. ...

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2021
-5 points

You change yourself, for yourself. Again, I said I don't have a problem with the 'accept it' people and you are clearly one of them. Pretend your fat, but you don't care (which I would find hard to be...

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2021
2 points

Of course, stuttering has impacted me mentally ever since childhood but taking a step back, who are we *actually* changing ourselves for? Majority of vents of stuttering are here because people have ...

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2021
2 points

I stuttered on my last name. 2 things that helped. 1. Softly sing it. Practice just thinking this. Allow your voice to naturally rise up and down. Record yourself. You will notice what you think of a...

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2021
1 points

Somebody mentioned in the comments to file a complaint and talk to administration. 100% do this. I had teachers like this in the late 80’s/early 90’s do this, which I can dismiss as just not knowing a...

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2021
-14 points

He's just doing his job relax haha. Also a speech coach is not inspirational... a person who has an issue and overcomes it, that is inspirational, maybe even the meaning of life u/JordanPeterson. If y...

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2021
1 points

I have nothing to say here but I am so sorry your teacher invalidated you like that. That is so unprofessional and deeply just.. disgusting. Your voice matters, no matter how you speak. Your voice m...

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2021
1 points

I recently had two speeches in one day. The first gave me the top mark for research but like nothing for how I actually spoke, that teacher told to get counselling. The second teacher (bless his soul)...

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postr/StutterJun 7, 2021
68 points

Worst stutter coach ever. Please be aware of this dangerous mindset.

Worst stutter coach ever. Please be aware of this dangerous mindset. I sought permission from a mod before posting this. I don’t intend to name and shame. Basically this guy on this subreddit claims t...

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2021
1 points

Don't even sweat it. You'll continue to grow, improve, and become more fluent over time. And you'll also realize that just because someone is a teacher, or has a job, or seems like an adult in any cap...

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2021
1 points

Fuck that teacher. Seriously you cannot listen to them! They are an asshole and genuinely don’t serve you or your growth. I’d even transfer schools or classes, you can’t be around that type of negati...

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2021
2 points

54 year old stutterer here, and I have a 13 year old son who stutters. When he was in elementary school teachers often asked for a short bio of him at the start of the year and I always mentioned his ...

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2021
1 points

What the fuck kind of teacher is this?! You need to go to the school and tell them about this. I’m fuckin’ serious. That is the most unprofessional shit I have ever heard. That requires disciplinary a...

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2021
5 points

THIS! Fuck that teacher. I had several that were like that growing up and I kept my mouth shut. I wish I had stood up for myself....

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2021
18 points

>The teacher just said I can't speak properly and I talk like a child That's completely unacceptable. Go to the administration and file a complaint....

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2021
1 points

Sorry this happened. This is the most frustrating feeling when you try to pick up some confidence and the teacher of all people says some shit like that? You shouldn’t have to explain yourself as you’...

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