postr/StutterJuly 29, 2024

Today I disclosed my stutter during a phone interview for the first time ever

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Today I disclosed my stutter during a phone interview for the first time ever 26 M, and lately I've been disclosing my stutter to people. Today I did something I had never done before: I disclosed my stutter during a job interview. The job involved a lot of speaking and communication, and although I can keep my stutter somewhat under control during formal situations (not always though), I thought disclosing it was the right thing to do. I did not get disrespected nor did I feel inferior - it's just the way it is, and I know I am a capable worker. I actually resigned from my previous office job because I thought I deserved better. I could've stayed and let that job destroy my mental health just because it was "safe"; instead, I'm putting myself out there, trying new things, and doing the best I can with the resources I have while, most importantly, being myself: a capable person who stutters. And that's okay.

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Social & RelationshipsSchool & WorkIdentity & Disability

Subthemes

Disclosure & Telling OthersEmployment & CareerAuthenticity vs. Masking

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