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commentr/StutterSep 22, 2022
8 points

Interviews are easier when you disclose your stuttering; ideally in advance...

Social & RelationshipsSchool & Work
Disclosure & Telling OthersEmployment & Career
postr/StutterSep 21, 2022
32 points

Stutter Disclosure ... And the Other Person Discloses Too!

Stutter Disclosure ... And the Other Person Discloses Too! I'm a journalist (it's tough being one who stutters), and I have a phone call tomorrow with a new editor. After we confirmed the time of the ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionValidation & EmpathyAcceptance & Pride+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 21, 2022
2 points

Same It always comes as a suprise when i tell people that i stutter, even those that i have known for a long time. Some people even forget that i stutter and when i mention it they are again supris...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & RelationshipsSpeech & Stuttering
Hiding & ConcealmentDisclosure & Telling OthersBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterSep 20, 2022
2 points

I have similar difficulties with certain consonants, I typically use avoidance techniques and substitute words. In situations like you’ve mentioned, I will often anticipate the problem and patch toget...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 16, 2022
3 points

Disclosing is a technique to trick your brain into *not* trying to hide your stutter...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterSep 16, 2022
8 points

Self-disclose in an informative manner can facilitate more positive observer perceptions.

Self-disclose in an informative manner can facilitate more positive observer perceptions. ​ >Observers (N=338) were randomly assigned to view one of six possible videos (i.e., adult mal...

Social & RelationshipsCommunity & SupportIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAdvice OfferedPublic Awareness / Media
commentr/StutterSep 15, 2022
3 points

The front page of it has my name, and the second page that I stutter. I got this idea from my grandad. I think it's better than writing on a phone because it feels more weird/awkward to hand your phon...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 15, 2022
1 points

Sorry that you had to experience that. No one deserves that. You did well to let them know in advance as a lot of people don’t interact with people who stutter, so I think a quick FYI makes sense. Kee...

Community & SupportSocial & Relationships
Validation & EmpathyDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 15, 2022
5 points

I find that a few *simple and accessible* ideas is much more helpful than a complex list of techniques and analysis. Disclose. Make/keep eye contact. Normal exhale. Begin. Slowly. And. Enunciate....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 15, 2022
10 points

Oh my god I've been hung up on so many times, people will often think their connection just cut out or something. Or socially innept people just not knowing how to deal with someone who stutters. I ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 15, 2022
3 points

I totally agree. Consider sending and email to the HR contact and explaining that you are interested in the position, explained prior to the interview that you stutter, would like to finish the interv...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 14, 2022
1 points

I feel like. The worse thing for people like us is worrying and overthinking way before it actually happens. We giving a huge shadow to something that's insignificant. I watched some video on YouTube ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+3 more
commentr/StutterSep 14, 2022
5 points

I don’t travel extensively, but have gone on multiple international trips in the last 10 years. Each time, I just prepare to be direct, take my time, and rely on my documentation. I have gotten flagge...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 13, 2022
4 points

I stutter on purpose and then tell people I stutter. Then tell them they don’t have to fill in my words for me but they can if they want. That let’s them know I’m independent as a speaker and let’s th...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 13, 2022
2 points

Omg... you explained to me on point what happened both occursnces. I didn't stutter when venting ofc because I wasn't hiding it. So like. The more I express what I'm going through.. the more it'll he...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling OthersFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterSep 13, 2022
2 points

>I’ve learned that humour can be a really good tool to use. Instead of getting panicked by your stutter, turn it into a joke and get people to laugh with you. It works for me to the point whe...

Community & SupportAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Humor & Community ToneAvoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 12, 2022
2 points

Stop hiding it. *trying to hide it is what makes it worse* I’m fact, tell everyone you can, upon meeting them that you talk differently, pause, have a speech dysfluency. (See my recent post about t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 11, 2022
3 points

I see what you’re saying. I don’t think we need to get rid of the word stutter but just say “I stutter. I’m not nervous, but I do need you to give me [accommodations you listed in your post]”...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 10, 2022
4 points

I work for a tech company and am in a management position where I interview and hire people. We do interviews in rounds and then meet as a group to discuss the candidates. Over the years there have be...

School & WorkIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerStigma & BullyingDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 10, 2022
1 points

If your stuttering is light enough then you should not be worried about it cuz I don't think that will be such a big dealbreaker, but if not then just tell your interviewers about it and if they don't...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others