commentr/StutterDecember 29, 2018

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No, I don't mind at all! Growing up, my stutter was severe as SHIT. In elementary, kids called me stutterbox and I routinely had to defend myself. In middle school, my English teacher made us read passages from literature books all the time and I felt like she always picked on me and made me read the biggest parts. I was basically mortified all throughout school until I became an adult. However, when I turned 17, I got a job at Six Flags working rides because I was into rollercoasters. My supervisor said I was good at my job and promoted me to "panel operator", aka the dude who talks on the fucking microphone! I was SCARED shitless lol. One day, it just started coming to me and I got better, and better. I even got compliments from guests saying that my voice was perfect for the job, and that helped.. Now, I can sort of "mask" my stutter and I can feel it coming on so I can pretend like I'm "thinking of the word to use" instead.. but, I still stutter. I've had jobs where I gave presentations to hundreds of strangers ALL day. But you know what man? It gets better. I promise it will.. and if my stutter hasn't stopped me from getting laid/relationships, then it won't stop you either!

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Identity & DisabilitySchool & WorkEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Stigma & BullyingEmployment & CareerHope & Motivation

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public_speaking