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my stuttering got me a job! A few weeks ago, I applied for an internship through my university. The first interview was in a group setting. I was extremely nervous because I knew my stuttering would likely show up, and I was already feeling a bit discouraged. But I didn’t let that stop me. They gave us an individual task to solve, and I was the only one who spotted a key error. When it came time to explain my answer, I stuttered a lot — but I didn’t let that keep me from sharing my opinion. After that, I was called in for a one-on-one interview with someone from HR. Again, I stuttered a lot, but I still communicated my skills and professional strengths clearly. In the final interview with the department head, she told me that from the moment she saw me — someone who was clearly “nervous” (I was! mostly because of my stuttering 😅) — confidently explaining my ideas, she knew she wanted me to be part of the team. I’m sharing this because I want you all to know: Don’t let your stutter stop you from chasing your goals. We can't avoid situations where we have to speak in front of others. And yes, sometimes it feels like we’re at a disadvantage compared to fluent speakers. But show them what you're capable of. Show them that despite a speech difficulty, you’re confident in what you know and who you are. Hope this helps someone out there. 💙