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postr/StutterMar 9, 2014
2 points

Anymore people that would like to practice on skype?

Anymore people that would like to practice on skype? 22 year old from India and have been stuttering since 1st grad of school. Recently a friend suggested that talking to random strangers might help. ...

Community & SupportCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Advice RequestsVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureFriendships & Belonging
postr/StutterMar 3, 2014
13 points

Anyone like to practice on skype?

Anyone like to practice on skype? I have a stutter ranging from moderate to severe, which has affected me throughout my life. This year my resolution is to accept it for what it is and try to be more ...

Community & SupportCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Advice RequestsVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2014
1 points

Firstly, social skills dont determination your worth as a friend of as a person. You have something to offer that im sure a lot of people would like. I think you believe this, the tough part is gettin...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Friendships & BelongingHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2014
1 points

Pretty hard to gain social skills if I can barely talk. My stuttering gets so bad at some points I cannot be understood. Edit: The "basics" of life is already incredibly hard for me. I don't think I ...

Social & RelationshipsSpeech & Stuttering
Friendships & BelongingBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2014
4 points

Conversation/social skills can be learned. They're not talents. One good way to start is if you want to be interesting to someone, be genuinely interested in them. If you're having trouble with this,...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Friendships & BelongingHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2014
1 points

Because of my stutter I rarely talked in school which resulted in me not developing any social skills. You'd have a better conversation with a frog than me....

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Friendships & BelongingAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterJan 1, 2014
2 points

Supporting group in Sydney?

Supporting group in Sydney? I live in Australia, Sydney region. I am wondering if there is some kind of support group to help me relieve my stutter? Even though, being in a group talking to people is ...

Social & Relationships
Friendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterDec 9, 2013
2 points

This is probably the most difficult yet most simple thing at the same time - you have to get use to the situation where you speak alright. For me it was the tutoring/teaching experience I had, that ...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftFriendships & BelongingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 6, 2013
2 points

Stuttering sucks. Yes. But there is help available. Are you in the US? If so you qualify for free speech therapy services in the school system. If you have a teacher you trust and you think could be...

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commentr/StutterDec 6, 2013
8 points

I know this might sound cliche, but having a stutter will make you a better person. It teaches you to be less judgmental and more supportive for others. Do you play video games? I once heard a metapho...

Identity & DisabilityCommunity & SupportSocial & Relationships
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commentr/StutterNov 27, 2013
0 points

Yeah not meant like that :P I actually like your attitude. Cant think of any official "advantage" this shit has given me. Maybe that i kept more of my friends with me moving from 7. to 8. grade....

Social & Relationships
Friendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterNov 20, 2013
1 points

There are a lot of ways to feel more connected to other stutters who are also looking to share. The internet as a tool is nearly unlimited. you can join FB groups and meet people and skype with them. ...

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Validation & EmpathyFriendships & BelongingResearch & Resources
commentr/StutterNov 4, 2013
1 points

small talk is hard. I can only go it when im in a group of friends and I can pick my moments. But being boring and quiet and worse than being stammering and engaging. It's a mental hurdle a lot of us ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 25, 2013
5 points

filters your friends. Lets in the people that truly care about you and don't care that you stutter, And filter out the jerks...

Social & Relationships
Friendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterAug 26, 2013
1 points

I know what you mean buddy. I started my senior year and did that dumb thing today actually. *"Hi, my name is ccc...cmsgreek and mm..my favorite movie is M..Madea Goes to Jail*" And of course, I got s...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentStigma & BullyingFriendships & Belonging+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 11, 2013
2 points

http://www.stuttersocial.com/#est-aus.html This is a weekly google hangout for people who stutter. You can talk openly and comfortably with other stutters. And im sure you can find someone to talk to...

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Validation & EmpathyFriendships & Belonging
postr/StutterApr 17, 2013
19 points

Talking practice, Skype anyone?

Talking practice, Skype anyone? I have a mild stutter and I usually can hide it pretty well. However I have also felt that it has held me back and chipped away at my confidence as I am always afraid o...

Community & SupportCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Advice RequestsFluency TechniquesFriendships & Belonging
postr/StutterMar 27, 2013
7 points

Rant: I am 19 years old, and this is my story

Rant: I am 19 years old, and this is my story First of all hello /r/Stutter i just found this subreddit and read a lot of stories about you all, and i think i should add my story to the list. From vi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+3 more
commentr/StutterMar 27, 2013
8 points

Positive: Friends - I have a great set of close friends who I know will be there for me no matter what. They have put up with my severe stutter (sometimes being unable to get out anything for over a ...

Social & RelationshipsSchool & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Friendships & BelongingEmployment & CareerSchool & Academic Life+3 more
commentr/StutterMar 14, 2013
2 points

Done(: goodluck to your friend. if i had stuttering friends i would pass it around but sadly i dont have any:/...

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