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commentr/StutterMay 15, 2023
2 points

Yes to the name I should hope you don’t mind at least introducing yourself! But no to the phone number/payment info. We use telegram but there are other popular options too for contact. The payment go...

Community & SupportSocial & Relationships
Advice RequestsDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 15, 2023
8 points

I'm not surprised. I'm very comfortable and open talking about my stuttering but I don't know how the other person feels. Some people don't feel it's a big deal and don't care to talk about it, other ...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Authenticity vs. MaskingDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 15, 2023
1 points

That's where you gotta show your character and personality. This would be a good time to educate them on your speech impediment as well....

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMay 15, 2023
1 points

That's where you gotta show your character and personality. This would be a good time to educate them on your speech impediment as well....

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMay 14, 2023
4 points

The best thing you can do is to disclose your stuttering, you will see that your fluency and confidence will go way up....

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMay 13, 2023
3 points

There is many informal ways to introduce. Just shake your hands with the other person with a gentle laugh first & say "Hi Michael", after the other person tell his own name. There is no need to te...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterMay 11, 2023
5 points

i'm gonna start using a TTS

i'm gonna start using a TTS I'm tired of not socializing. gonna use a TTS to speak with people. Let you people know how that goes...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterMay 11, 2023
5 points

Stuttering less in moments that matter the most

Stuttering less in moments that matter the most Yesterday I had a job interview for a very high paying government job (in an economic policy agency). I passed all the exams, so this was the last stage...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringHiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
postr/StutterMay 10, 2023
6 points

Recruiters Hanging Up When You Stutter While Saying " Hello "?

Recruiters Hanging Up When You Stutter While Saying " Hello "? Has anyone else experienced this? You apply for a job, and then the next day you get a call from an unknown number (who you know is the r...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentDisclosure & Telling Others+1 more
postr/StutterMay 10, 2023
17 points

Has anyone stopped substituting words and fully embraced their stutter?

Has anyone stopped substituting words and fully embraced their stutter? So I was watching this video: [I Stutter. But I Need You to Listen. | NYT Opinion](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0E_wMIwfSI)(...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentMindset shift+3 more
postr/StutterMay 10, 2023
12 points

41 tips to improve stuttering

41 tips to improve stuttering # Tips: **Noticing and adjusting physical behaviors involved in speaking:** 1. Learning about the structure and function of the speech mechanism 2. Increasing behavior...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 9, 2023
2 points

Always try to give people the benefit of the doubt. Not for their sake, but for yours. Maybe they don't have any experience with a pws. They don't understand the impact of their actions. Simply lookin...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 8, 2023
5 points

Honestly, I've had this happen way too many times to count. Its alright to feel these but it's not a reflection of you, you just need to not care and focus on yourself. I'm so sorry that's happened to...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionValidation & EmpathyDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 8, 2023
4 points

This!!! Has helped me plenty of times. Also if I feel the stutter coming sometimes I’ll act like I misheard them and say “What’d you say sorry?” Then I’ll say “Oh I’m Bob” that has worked plenty times...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 6, 2023
8 points

A big part of stuttering is the psychological fear of stuttering. We became stressed that we're about to stutter in social interactions and that stress causes us to stutter. Saying your name while mee...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterMay 6, 2023
5 points

No matter how good of a day I’m having for my stutter. I will always stutter my name when introducing myself.

No matter how good of a day I’m having for my stutter. I will always stutter my name when introducing myself. Some days I have bad stutter days where I can’t even complete a sentence without spending ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterMay 6, 2023
12 points

Considering Changing My Name

Considering Changing My Name My whole life I have struggled to say my name. I’m not an anxious or nervous person, in fact, I’d consider myself somewhat extroverted. My name starts with an “N”, and I e...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
commentr/StutterMay 6, 2023
4 points

Why would you hide it from your wife? I ask my sister to book appointments or call in take out all the time and there’s no shame there. It sounds like your wife is understanding so I’d make the most u...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 5, 2023
7 points

I’m sorry you were discriminated against for stuttering. Have you tried disclosing your stuttering in advance?...

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 5, 2023
5 points

Thanks for saying this! My speech therapy was nog only focused on improving my speech, but also on accepting my stutter. I feel like a lot of people here might need that as well. I noticed that so ma...

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