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commentr/StutterMay 13, 2024
7 points

It’s tough to hear but you’ve got to dive in at the deep end when it comes to work. Staying in your comfort zone will only hold you back from progression. Do you have a background in a specific indus...

School & WorkCoping & Advocacy
Employment & CareerSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterMay 12, 2024
1 points

thank you, I am deffinetly going to talk to her tommorow and see if I can present to her only...

Coping & Advocacy
Self-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterMay 12, 2024
5 points

Yes and no. Obviously some people will dislike you because of this and some would see it as something downgrading. Good news is some people do not care or would feel sympathetic to you. Maybe you sh...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & PrideSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterMay 12, 2024
1 points

Being genuinely listened to is very important in terms of my speech as well as self-worth. I used to feel judged by my parents a lot which made me anxious, and felt like what I had to say wasn't impor...

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commentr/StutterMay 8, 2024
2 points

I am a women with a stutter and i have a boyfriend but i still situationally stutter. But i made sure to bring it up to him before we started dating , but he has always made me feel like there’s nothi...

Community & SupportCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathySelf-Advocacy & BoundariesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMay 8, 2024
3 points

There is nothing wrong with bringing up someone’s stutter and I would hope your girlfriend would be open to talking about it. I would question the tips and improvements that you intend to suggest an...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionValidation & EmpathySelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterMay 8, 2024
1 points

Act like everything is normal. Giving tips or tricks will make her stutter even more...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMay 8, 2024
3 points

guy, we all are cursed in this world but we don't deserve that much dehumanising it's your personal choice to date a STRR girlfriend. but you can't enforce your view and treat them like slaves that...

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Acceptance & PrideSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterMay 8, 2024
2 points

You don’t need to justify the way you feel only your actions that should be justified. As a stutterer myself, I don’t like listening to other stutterers for the same reasons you listed but when I do, ...

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Acceptance & PrideSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterMay 8, 2024
6 points

The best you can do is to treat her like normal, unless she states otherwise. My girlfriend and I have a deal, if I need her to speak for me, I just give her "the look" and she takes over. Tips and ...

Coping & AdvocacyCommunity & SupportIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesValidation & EmpathyAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMay 7, 2024
0 points

Actually you should be considerate of other peoples preference and respect their privacy. When asking for help, you dont want people questioning you and making you feel dumb for even bringing it up. ...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterMay 7, 2024
9 points

As a stutterer for many many years I would say do not give any advice or tips, that probably could backfire big time. But I think you could talk to her and say like you have seen that she is having h...

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Advice RequestsSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMay 7, 2024
2 points

Absolute the perfect response. I was very fortunate that my dear husband was sensitive enough to understand and help whenever he could. Some individuals might prefer your ordering for them or making t...

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Validation & EmpathySelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterMay 7, 2024
2 points

Hi, as someone who has been dating someone with a significant stutter for years, I’ve always made sure to not make a big deal out of it. I was always more paranoid (and still am) for how others react ...

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Self-Advocacy & BoundariesValidation & EmpathyDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 7, 2024
1 points

I am 21 and a swim coach and the first few days was fined, the kids did laugh of course but as time went on they learned to love and respect me. They also did ask why I talk like I do and I said that’...

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commentr/StutterMay 7, 2024
69 points

As a person with a stutter, I would prefer to bring it up myself. As in, don’t bring it up directly with her. Let her come to you if she wants help. Just literally treat her like a normal fluent perso...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAcceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMay 5, 2024
2 points

I do presentations on a regular basis. When I feel like I'm too anxious just to power through, I put one bullet point on stuttering on one of the first slides that covers my background. It usually say...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAcceptance & PridePublic Speaking
commentr/StutterMay 5, 2024
7 points

I’m just stubborn and push through it. I also found that the way to overcome people’s perceptions if it is by being so competent that they can’t ignore you because of your stutter. Interviewing via zo...

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Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 5, 2024
9 points

My work is highly reliable on good communication and as a stutterer I have good days and I have bad days. I make myself assertive and always ask at the end of what I say if it is understood or if they...

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commentr/StutterApr 29, 2024
5 points

**Great message! Love it so much!** My summary: * Stuttering is no joke and can feel like a snake coiling around your throat, choking off your words and leaving you struggling to speak * We might ex...

Identity & DisabilityParent & CaregiverCoping & Advocacy
Stigma & BullyingParent Emotions & GuiltSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries