commentr/StutterJuly 29, 2024

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I had a similar situation where I had to do training (actually it was training to eventually train others) over a call with multiple people all who were also doing the training. It was where we had to read a script clearly and concisely as if reading it to someone else. Not only did I have literally no knowledge of this meeting beforehand, I was just told I was offered the position to train people in person, no one mentioned training over the phone, let alone when this meeting was going to happen. So I walked in to work, saw the schedule and it was literally the first thing on the list. I had agreed to this originally because it was meant to be in person because that’s when I’m at my best. Anyway, I stuttered so horrendously throughout, I was in shambles. I cried the entire rest of the day which was great because my work day had just started. The trainer was giving advice to the others about tone and timing and how they should sound, while I was doing my best and couldn’t get through a sentence without some hiccup. The lady was patient but it was pretty obvious she didn’t have the nerve to give me that same advice, which I was grateful for. Anyway. I don’t know if I will be getting that in person trainer job, I never really heard back on that, but that’s okay, I did what I could and it’s in the past. Plus, my job is now being more accommodating towards my stutter and it’s been a relief, even tho it’s mostly because they’re afraid of repercussions from the ADA. 🤷‍♀️

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Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & CareerShame & Embarrassment

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