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Meet Nicolas: Thriving with a Stutter, Seeking Love on World Stuttering Day

Nicolas Will proves that stuttering doesn't hold him back. On World Stuttering Day, he shares his story and encourages understanding and support for those who stutter.

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"When I'm nervous, it's worse" - Meet Nicolas: Thriving with a Stutter, Seeking Love on World Stuttering Day

Nicolas Will, a 32-year-old from Weinheim, has lived with a stutter since childhood. Despite this, he's thriving in his career and actively seeking a partner, openly discussing his stutter in dating situations. On World Stuttering Day, the Federal Association of Stutterers and Self-Help aims to raise awareness and support those who stutter in Weinheim, Baden-Württemberg.

Stuttering affects around one percent of the German population, with a higher prevalence in childhood. Will's stutter began when he started speaking in sentences. He's worked with speech therapists and practices daily for smoother speech, spending 20 minutes each morning on relaxation and exercises. Will's stutter is a disorder of speech flow, mainly caused by genetic factors.

Will has found success as a logistics clerk and is preparing for a management position through further training. He regularly sees a speech therapist and exchanges experiences with others who stutter. The Weinheim native is open about his stutter, even discussing it in dating situations, and wishes for a partner by his side.

Stuttering is a common speech disorder, affecting around one percent of the German population. Nicolas Will, a 32-year-old from Weinheim, has lived with a stutter since childhood. Despite this, he's successful in his career and actively seeking a partner, openly discussing his stutter. On World Stuttering Day, the Federal Association of Stutterers and Self-Help plans to raise awareness and provide support for people who stutter in Weinheim.

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