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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2025
4 points

I’ve always disclosed my stutter to all hiring managers. Honesty is the best policy. I’ve landed every job I’ve gone for. I just reassure them that interviews tend to exacerbate my stutter and it in n...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2025
10 points

I have disclosed that I stutter in every interview. I stutter more if I try to hide it and I don't want to work with people who think it is a problem. "I have a stutter, i might pause while speaking...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2025
13 points

So at the start of any interview, I say “also I do have a stutter, you don’t need to worry but I will pause or get stuck on some words. I would just appreciate some patience with me during this inter...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterOct 24, 2025
13 points

Should I tell the recruiter about my stutter

Should I tell the recruiter about my stutter I feel like I should before starting the interview... How did u guys managed an on-campus interview.. ...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterOct 23, 2025
15 points

Wishing ill on others due to our disorder is WILD. Alternatively and REALISTICALLY we can educate society on neurodiversity and acceptance. Someone makes a comment to me like, “Oh did you forget ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAcceptance & PrideStigma & Bullying+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 22, 2025
2 points

1) you mentioned that you feel selfish talking about yourself. dont. please be you. the last thing he needs is for you to treat him differently because he stutters. just talk about yourself, let him t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingDating & Romance+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 22, 2025
2 points

That’s a really good point. Communication is huge, and it can be tough when a stutter makes it harder to show affection. But in a good relationship, the person will care more about your effort and fee...

Social & Relationships
Dating & RomanceDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterOct 21, 2025
2 points

Would you try and hide any other disability? Just roll with it, anyone worth their weight will look past it....

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2025
2 points

TRUST ME, they know & been heard it. They’ll be as comfortable with it as you are. Causally bring it up & see what happens.They obviously like you enough to not have ghosted you by now after hearing i...

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling OthersDating & Romance
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2025
10 points

What I did was ask her (once we were comfortable enough to share these things with each other) was what was/is the hardest thing you have dealt with or deal with currently. After I listened to her and...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Disclosure & Telling OthersDating & RomanceSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2025
10 points

Hiding your stutter as a stutterer is probably one of the worst things you can do. I've been stuttering for 10 years, but it has improved significantly 5 years ago thanks to self-hard work and accept...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentAcceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2025
25 points

Im going to just come out and say it, your partner probably already knows you stutter, and it hasn't come into conversation because they are just being polite. Talking about it will break some ice, t...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Disclosure & Telling OthersSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesListener Reactions
postr/StutterOct 20, 2025
18 points

Disclosing your stammer to a partner

Disclosing your stammer to a partner Hi everyone! Wanted to ask about advice regarding disclosing your stammer to a potential partner during a talking stage. I’ve been doing everything possible to avo...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2025
1 points

Would sign langauge help in this case? Or even carrying little cards that say thank you? Idk, i don't go outside...

Social & Relationships
Quality of LifeDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterOct 17, 2025
1 points

Start out by taking about the elephant in the room. Tell then you stutter, and maybe crack a joke about it, say something like I’m a lot more nervous than I sound, something like that. Sometimes i...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2025
1 points

The best way is just to go and do it. Eventually you will get used to it and you won’t have as much nerves. The most nerves you get are just at the first week. Also, disclosing you have a bit of a st...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & RelationshipsTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesDisclosure & Telling OthersSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2025
2 points

Thank god I'm a barista so I can make my own drink 😅 but I've had two customers with a stutter and I make sure to give them patience because I totally understand! Like I'll notice so at the end of th...

Community & SupportIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2025
1 points

hang out with her. then, later, just mention it "im sure youve noticed,but i just wanted to say i stutter,hope its not a deal breaker" and all will be well...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 14, 2025
3 points

I give this comparison when someone ask me why i don't like other people saying the word for me . It's like you are injured or something and are walking with crutches and then someone sees you struggl...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & RelationshipsSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling OthersRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterOct 14, 2025
2 points

I am 42 year old female and have had a stutter my whole life. It's exhausting, but the best thing I did was start admitting it to people. My stutter has improved over the years drastically, but in the...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentSeverity & FluctuationStress & Fight/Flight+3 more