commentr/StutterJune 7, 2020

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Just wanted to say as someone with what I consider to be a pretty terrible stutter (I can't get through more than a few words at a time if even) who just graduated college, YOU CAN DO IT. I was absolutely frightened but I made it through. I'm even naturally an introvert (quite possibly because of my stuttering) and I made plenty of friends that apparently still want to be friends with me even though I have this awful dysfluency. I guess what I'm trying to say is, if I can do it so can you. I know we've all heard this a lot, but contrary to what you might think (and what I think on a daily basis), nobody really gives a shit. Worst case scenario, you can just put it out in the open right away to relieve a little pressure (which is what I did for job interviews).

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Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience

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Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingShame & Embarrassment