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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2014
2 points

Go for it man, I know it takes a toll and can be exhausting, but you will grow as a person, develop into something more. ...

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2014
1 points

It's awesome that you're considering it and you should really go for it. I took a retail job at 18 that also involved phone work that I was terrified about but it helped me a lot in the long run....

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2014
1 points

Thanks everyone for your input! I just emailed the leader at my chapter asking for the details!...

commentr/StutterJun 7, 2014
1 points

Give it a try!...

commentr/StutterJun 7, 2014
1 points

Go for it. Just remember, all wait staff need a thicker skin than most, and get shit on by the occasional jackass. It's not you, its them....

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2014
2 points

I've been to almost every one for the past 4 years at my chapter. ...

commentr/StutterJun 7, 2014
1 points

Yes! Go for it! At your age, there's nothing that you have to lose from this experience. Face tour fears on your own terms. You have absolutely nothing to lose! :)...

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2014
2 points

Chapter leader here! I attend every month as I lead the group! We have around 15-20 people show up. Usually have a set topic concerning stuttering. NSA is a great thing!...

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2014
0 points

IF you dont go for this job i will personally come and make you take that job....

commentr/StutterJun 7, 2014
3 points

when you are comfortable with your job, the stutter will lessen. I always stutter when I order lettuce for my sandwiches at Subway. Guess what? by the 10th sandwich, I say lettuce just fine. I think y...

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2014
3 points

I've been to an ISA - Irish Stuttering Association meeting before, I met some great people and now we have a monthly group skype call which is great. So every little helps as they say, you wont reall...

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2014
5 points

Go for it. Unless its a really bad stutter, it will help you overcome it as you gradually get used to it. Keep in mind that most of the time the person that cares most about your stutter is you. In...

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2014
3 points

Yes! I've attended them for about a year and it's a great place to meet fellow stutterers and have a sort of "safe haven" where your fluency does not define you. I'd highly suggest trying a meeting! ...

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commentr/StutterJun 6, 2014
1 points

That sounds exactly what I'm looking for, thanks for responding!...

commentr/StutterJun 6, 2014
3 points

Yes I go to the once a month at my chapter. Made some friends and it's a great place to talk without fear of ridicule ...

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commentr/StutterJun 6, 2014
6 points

While I understand how nervous wracking it can be, I'll word it like this: If you take it, there's a chance you get out of your shell If you don't take it, there's no chance I think you would bene...

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postr/StutterJun 6, 2014
3 points

In a pickle about a job.

In a pickle about a job. So, I'm 17, just graduated a few weeks ago (go me!), and now it's time to start to get a job. There's a local Chili's that has a few openings, but a lot of them are server and...

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commentr/StutterJun 6, 2014
2 points

Oh Sorry! NSA stands for National Stuttering Association and they have groups all over the USA who meet us once or twice a month. [This is their website.](http://www.westutter.org/)...

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commentr/StutterJun 6, 2014
2 points

What is an NSA meeting anyways? Never even heard of that. ...

postr/StutterJun 6, 2014
2 points

Has anyone been to an NSA support group meeting?

Has anyone been to an NSA support group meeting? I'm new to my town and I don't know anyone and I can't seem to find a job - and on top of that my stutter is getting worse. So I'm thinking about going...

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