commentr/StutterJuly 2, 2015

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Good job!! I had a similar victory. I also just got a job that requires me to talk on the phone. I have to say the name of the business every time, and it is ridiculously hard to say, even people who don't stutter mess it up all the time. Imagine it's "Seashell Sales and Services". "S" is the hardest letter for me to say. Today for my FIRST DAY of work I had to record an outgoing message for the phone where I had to read a script that started "thank you for calling Seashell Sales and Services, our offices are currently closed in recognition of the independence day holiday" etc...I had to re-record it seven or eight times but eventually I got it. I was supposed to say "leave a voicemail" but I just couldn't do it (VVVVVVVVVVVVVoicemail) so I said "leave a message" instead. There's still a teeny bit of elongation of some of the S's but I don't think anyone will notice but me. Congrats on getting over your fear, and being great at your job. For anyone afraid of getting a job that requires talking to people, your own fear is the biggest barrier. You can do it!

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Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work

Subthemes

Feared Words & NamesEmployment & Career

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ordering_service_encountertime_pressure