commentr/StutterOctober 12, 2020

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lol was it difficult for me? Imagine working at an architects called " Berties design shop" but you cant say "Berties" or "design" without stuttering ! Names changed but totally true. I dreaded the phone ringing, and my hands were clammy at the thought of it. If anyone overheard they used to say quite a mouthful isn't it. I reverted to "Good Morning, how can i help you" that seemed to work. As a side note, I didn't work there long but i did get a job where I worked to do well in my niche business area, I have to do conference calls to 20+ people, attend meetings and a few staff under my direct care. Sometimes, not very often at all, i get stuck. I even occasionally point the stutter out to my wife - she forgets i even have it and laughs when i remind her lol. It IS still nerve racking. It would be even without the hidden stutter but once i'm in the swing of it, its not so bad after all.

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Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work

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Hiding & ConcealmentEmployment & CareerAvoidance & Substitution