I went viral because of my stammer - born different
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Date: 2023-09-12
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Professor
I used to stammer terribly as a child and was too shy and too embarrassed to speak much of the time in school. I also had extremely high expectations imposed on me by my strict, ambitious parents and was in special education for children who need more of a challenge in school, so I didn't know how to tell them that I was struggling with something they would define as -basic-, like regular conversational speech. So I just. didn't get help. I eventually read a few things online when the internet became more available to me, and I took advice about taking pauses when I could feel the stammer coming on/once it started. I was lucky enough that it helped me significantly. By the end of high school, I still had the stammer happen once every few sentences in conversation, but especially with small pauses, it probably wasn't that noticeable to most people. They probably just thought my speaking patterns were a bit strange. I almost never got asked about it by that point. Today, I do occasionally still stammer, and I still use pauses to help me overcome them. Most people I tell about my stammer say they would never have known until I pointed it out. I notice that it happens far more often when I am dealing with increased anxiety or generally stressed out. I know pausing doesn't work for everyone. I'd be interested to hear from people about more techniques that have worked for them. I have a lot of empathy with anyone who has any kind of speech issue. It can really hit your confidence and make basic communication a struggle.
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I used to stammer terribly as a child and was too shy and too embarrassed to speak much of the time in school. I also had extremely high expectations imposed on me by my strict, ambitious parents and was in special education for children who need more of a challenge in school, so I didn't know how to tell them that I was struggling with something they would define as -basic-, like regular conversational speech. So I just. didn't get help. I eventually read a few things online when the internet became more available to me, and I took advice about taking pauses when I could feel the stammer coming on/once it started. I was lucky enough that it helped me significantly. By the end of high school, I still had the stammer happen once every few sentences in conversation, but especially with small pauses, it probably wasn't that noticeable to most people. They probably just thought my speaking patterns were a bit strange. I almost never got asked about it by that point. Today, I do occasionally still stammer, and I still use pauses to help me overcome them. Most people I tell about my stammer say they would never have known until I pointed it out. I notice that it happens far more often when I am dealing with increased anxiety or generally stressed out. I know pausing doesn't work for everyone. I'd be interested to hear from people about more techniques that have worked for them. I have a lot of empathy with anyone who has any kind of speech issue. It can really hit your confidence and make basic communication a struggle.
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juliet
I wish I had friends that were like me. People who don-t stammer. My friends don-t bully me, they allow me to finish the sentence and they all speak fluently. But I do wish I had people who could relate to me more because sometimes I feel like crap after I try to bring out words and I stammer throughout and my eyes look up to the side which helps me bring out the words.
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I wish I had friends that were like me. People who don-t stammer. My friends don-t bully me, they allow me to finish the sentence and they all speak fluently. But I do wish I had people who could relate to me more because sometimes I feel like crap after I try to bring out words and I stammer throughout and my eyes look up to the side which helps me bring out the words.
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Nepheista
I've always been interested in how stuttering actually happens. How does it happen exactly? - I feel for her I really do. She's such a lovely lady. - If I had it like this I don't think I'd ever speak to anyone. She is incredible! There is an older lady I work with who has a similar condition and I just feel so sad for these people. It can't be easy.
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I've always been interested in how stuttering actually happens. How does it happen exactly? - I feel for her I really do. She's such a lovely lady. - If I had it like this I don't think I'd ever speak to anyone. She is incredible! There is an older lady I work with who has a similar condition and I just feel so sad for these people. It can't be easy.
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Suzanne
She reminds me of my neighbour friend a long time ago who had a stutter (-stammer-
- is called -stutter- in Australia. I accepted her as she was, she was also a very friendly beautiful person. I saw her challenges and I think it-s ok to be different, it makes you special and unique -
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She reminds me of my neighbour friend a long time ago who had a stutter (-stammer-
- is called -stutter- in Australia. I accepted her as she was, she was also a very friendly beautiful person. I saw her challenges and I think it-s ok to be different, it makes you special and unique -
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sweet
I'm so proud of her that she's talking now and she can communicate with others and someone with others in some ways even if it takes her a longer to say what she used to say people should be patients and be patience and they should never make fun of her because they wish to talk
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I'm so proud of her that she's talking now and she can communicate with others and someone with others in some ways even if it takes her a longer to say what she used to say people should be patients and be patience and they should never make fun of her because they wish to talk
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Naturally
One thing people don-t understand is that stuttering is not a disability
I always see my self as a unique personality
I always let people know I stutter
And I take life at a time
Also my speech
It has help me throughout my life
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One thing people don-t understand is that stuttering is not a disability
I always see my self as a unique personality
I always let people know I stutter
And I take life at a time
Also my speech
It has help me throughout my life
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Dgirls
A lot of ppl speak like this in Mississippi, nothing unusual. but I just would like to know were did that outfit come from? Zebra is my favorite animal print an I would like to have that outfit. not only that she is a Beautiful person.
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A lot of ppl speak like this in Mississippi, nothing unusual. but I just would like to know were did that outfit come from? Zebra is my favorite animal print an I would like to have that outfit. not only that she is a Beautiful person.
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Laura
This video is amazing Jessie! I have a stutter too and understand how it feels xx you are so brave and it was amazing how confident you were throughout the video, especially towards the end! Keep it up, you are a true inspiration! Xx
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This video is amazing Jessie! I have a stutter too and understand how it feels xx you are so brave and it was amazing how confident you were throughout the video, especially towards the end! Keep it up, you are a true inspiration! Xx
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Samantha
I grew up with a friend like her that stuttered alottt and it didn't make a difference to us because we had patience with her & treated her like every other friend we knew because we loved & respected her just the way she was!
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I grew up with a friend like her that stuttered alottt and it didn't make a difference to us because we had patience with her & treated her like every other friend we knew because we loved & respected her just the way she was!
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Haloh
I know what she means I have the same thing not as bad as her but I stutter to. Got made fun of all the time for it even to this day I hate speaking to people. So this inspired me. She-s amazing. I know how she feels.
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I know what she means I have the same thing not as bad as her but I stutter to. Got made fun of all the time for it even to this day I hate speaking to people. So this inspired me. She-s amazing. I know how she feels.
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Mainess
I just met online with stammering disorder today through language exchange app. He didn't explain his way of speech but I knew it right away. I am amazed with his dedication in learning English.
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I just met online with stammering disorder today through language exchange app. He didn't explain his way of speech but I knew it right away. I am amazed with his dedication in learning English.
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Account
I also suffer from this stuttering problem, not so extreme as her tho but still. It's kinda genetic. My father suggested that trying to speak really slowly helps to reduce it. It's difficult.
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I also suffer from this stuttering problem, not so extreme as her tho but still. It's kinda genetic. My father suggested that trying to speak really slowly helps to reduce it. It's difficult.
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MARCOS
Am I the only that thinks she-s faking it for clout, she loves attention and doesn-t really have any other way of getting other than faking a disorder, am I the only one that sees this
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Am I the only that thinks she-s faking it for clout, she loves attention and doesn-t really have any other way of getting other than faking a disorder, am I the only one that sees this
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Lorraine
Its not the way you say something that is heard, its what you are saying, your sweetness, courage, wisdom and lovely soul is in every word. Go girl --------
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Its not the way you say something that is heard, its what you are saying, your sweetness, courage, wisdom and lovely soul is in every word. Go girl --------
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Saneflower
I can totally relate to her. I stammered when I was young and even now, I did when saying some words. People would laugh at me. The struggle is real
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I can totally relate to her. I stammered when I was young and even now, I did when saying some words. People would laugh at me. The struggle is real
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hello
Huh I never knew what stammer ment but I think I have it im forgetting my sentences and when I do forgot my sentences I say -, uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh-
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Huh I never knew what stammer ment but I think I have it im forgetting my sentences and when I do forgot my sentences I say -, uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh-
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tamica
This is so sad sigh omg I wish her the best ---my son use to stummer and I was scared he will stay that way sigh - I-m happy she embarrassed her stummer
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This is so sad sigh omg I wish her the best ---my son use to stummer and I was scared he will stay that way sigh - I-m happy she embarrassed her stummer
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Precious
me and my brother used to stutter bad but now we are better because we had speech therapy-slow down while you are talking works for me
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me and my brother used to stutter bad but now we are better because we had speech therapy-slow down while you are talking works for me
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Brittany
I stopped stammering within the help of Doctor isibor alternative Herbal product in less than 4 weeks I can speak fluently now
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I stopped stammering within the help of Doctor isibor alternative Herbal product in less than 4 weeks I can speak fluently now
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manager-nim
Sweet girl, I'm glad she's spreading awareness and facing her fears and challenges, but honey those eyebrows ain't it.
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Sweet girl, I'm glad she's spreading awareness and facing her fears and challenges, but honey those eyebrows ain't it.
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Maria
I love the patience her man is, like that is love. I am so happy for her. And her videos are so pure. Sending love to her -
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I love the patience her man is, like that is love. I am so happy for her. And her videos are so pure. Sending love to her -
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starfoxfanboy
I proud of you your gorgeous and your courage is admirable love Jessi Brown xo my lil girl finds words tricky too
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I proud of you your gorgeous and your courage is admirable love Jessi Brown xo my lil girl finds words tricky too
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unicornmadness
This was a good one, kudos to her for putting herself out there, especially in a world that's so ill-mannered.
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This was a good one, kudos to her for putting herself out there, especially in a world that's so ill-mannered.
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Ciera
I grew up with a girl who stuttered badly. Everyone was so mean to her and I constantly regret our lack of kindness
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I grew up with a girl who stuttered badly. Everyone was so mean to her and I constantly regret our lack of kindness
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I have stammering problem too. This inspired me. Now no one can stop me from joining the debate club at my school.
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I have stammering problem too. This inspired me. Now no one can stop me from joining the debate club at my school.
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AlwaysTubin9213
What an inspiration. So glad she decided to start using her voice. It deserves and needs to be heard.
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What an inspiration. So glad she decided to start using her voice. It deserves and needs to be heard.
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kalima
Feels like he gave her the confidence she needed was a lot better then when she was speaking alone I love it
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Feels like he gave her the confidence she needed was a lot better then when she was speaking alone I love it
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Beverly
That's awesome she has no fear she loves life and she isn't afraid of being herself. just inspirational
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That's awesome she has no fear she loves life and she isn't afraid of being herself. just inspirational
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blogs
I-m not even focused on her stammer. I can-t take my eyes off those caterpillars - and overfilled lips.
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I-m not even focused on her stammer. I can-t take my eyes off those caterpillars - and overfilled lips.
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