commentr/StutterJuly 19, 2020

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I developed it deeply here: [https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/comments/hp7muh/open\_letter\_from\_a\_happy\_stutterer\_to\_young/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/comments/hp7muh/open_letter_from_a_happy_stutterer_to_young/) But my main advice is: Use well your time to learn how to get by with your stutter as well as any fluent speaker does without one. This doesn't mean speak as fluent as them, but minimice the negative influence it has in your life. By the end of college you should: * Don't mind about what other think about your stutter * Speak freely whenever you have something to say and be able to (politely) reclaim your turn to speak if anyone try to talk over you * Have minor to no issues with the phone * Be able to at least give a decent presentation * If you can, get a dissability certificate College is a cakewalk; if you study hard, your stutter will be a non-factor; most other students and professors will be open minded and most exams are written or test anyway. But that's a trap because after college is the real brutal part for us (compete with a lot of qualified people, few jobs, networking...); focus on your grades but work on your stutter. And also enjoy a bit, college are great years! :)

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Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work

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Acceptance & PrideEmployment & CareerAccess & Rights