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commentr/StutterDec 12, 2015
4 points

Are you a member of an organization like the Boy Scouts or church group? Team sport or club? You can't make friends without spending a significant amount of time on a regular basis with someone prefer...

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commentr/StutterDec 12, 2015
6 points

About friends, you should really focus on few, good ones. Choose one-two or them, the ones you care the most about, and just get them to know you better like you said you did before. It takes time any...

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commentr/StutterNov 28, 2015
1 points

What do you consider "social success?" If your metric is the most popular person in town you're always going to be disappointed. In my opinion you are rich with friends if you have 2 people in this wo...

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commentr/StutterNov 28, 2015
3 points

This might get a little long, so I'll put the short version right up top: TL;DR Learn to love yourself and don't let the assholes define you. Brother, I say brother cause I assume you're a guy prob...

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postr/StutterOct 22, 2015
3 points

"Upcoming Events" in the sidebar

"Upcoming Events" in the sidebar Has there been an events on this sub so far? It would be really cool to get together with other stutterers. I wonder if there's anyone in the Seattle metro area!...

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commentr/StutterOct 18, 2015
1 points

Canadian here, if you're from Canada PM me and I will give you my number [Free canada wide minutes]. My stutter is pretty much under controlled when speaking to other stutterers. ...

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commentr/StutterOct 17, 2015
2 points

I don't think I would be 100% more social but having a stutter has absolutely affected it. Overall, I'd say yes but I wouldn't expect a complete change....

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commentr/StutterOct 17, 2015
2 points

I would certainly join more conversations actively. I have a lot of moment where I have, at least to me, something to add to the conversation whether it is a joke or something serious. When I just rep...

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commentr/StutterOct 17, 2015
5 points

It would be easier for me to start conversations with people, especially strangers. I enjoy going to parties, but always stay close to my friends due to my inability to have fluid conversations. ...

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postr/StutterOct 17, 2015
12 points

Without a stutter, do you think you would be a social person?

Without a stutter, do you think you would be a social person? I think I would be. Definitely. It's the only thing that blocks me from being one....

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commentr/StutterOct 14, 2015
1 points

Sure dude, I'm in the UK though. So 10pm for me won't be possible, add me on skype : Throwawaysted. Free for a call between 6AM - 4PM EST. So if you can get on at any of those times; just shoot me ...

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commentr/StutterOct 13, 2015
1 points

Try meetup.com for some meetups. To start out with, maybe pick ones that do not look like they require a ton of interaction, so you can start out slow and do not feel pressure to engage more than you...

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commentr/StutterOct 12, 2015
3 points

Well I hope other people share their thoughts and this isn't the only conversation. You're question is a good one, how the hell do any of us meet people and make friends when we can barely get out a s...

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commentr/StutterOct 12, 2015
3 points

Wow, you're a braver man than me. I usually give up after 6-7 seconds or so and that's when I'm in a *very comfortable* situation. On a good day, with a stranger, I can do maybe 3-4 seconds before usi...

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commentr/StutterOct 12, 2015
1 points

This sounds like a tough and even lonelier issue to deal with. One thing that may be in your advantage though if for many of us, we didn't know how to deal with this growing up and as a result develop...

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commentr/StutterOct 12, 2015
2 points

> For some people showing stuttering is the worst thing in the world and anything is better, even sounding airheaded. Yeah, exactly. I used to feel the same until I saw it in practice, and then I...

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commentr/StutterOct 12, 2015
1 points

You've got your identity so wrapped up in being a unjust victim that you cling to it as hard as you can. But does it do you any good. Many of us here have severe stutters, but we also hold jobs, make ...

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commentr/StutterOct 12, 2015
1 points

I've literally only met one other stutterer in my entire life and this was 15 years ago....

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commentr/StutterOct 12, 2015
1 points

Eeeh, do you have the time? haha Through my whole life al also have pws around me. Don't ask why, I don't know, haha. But they were there. In class, a few friends later in life. Co workers. I like it...

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postr/StutterSep 22, 2015
8 points

Ps4 - Destiny

Ps4 - Destiny I just saw a post on destiny that motivated me to make this post. If you want to play, no need to talk if you don't want to, add me. Psn Deadly_vixn....

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