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commentr/StutterApr 29, 2024
11 points

That’s not true. It can cause depression, lack of motivation, trauma, getting bullied, not being able to find a partner, a good job. I can go on. So to answer your argument: yes, it is serious issue...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentHelplessness & AgencyStigma & Bullying+2 more
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2024
3 points

10 years active duty Air Force. 2013-2023. I didn’t need a waiver. No issues at all. My career in logistics helped my speech out tremendously...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2024
5 points

The best piece of advice I'd offer you is to never self-eliminate yourself from something you want to do. If you want to join the military, then go talk to a recruiter & see where it goes from there. ...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2024
7 points

Go for it man, I plan on joining after nursing school and I have a moderate stutter. Your stutter is apart of you no matter what you say or do, fuck everyone else and do you. See you out there sir 🫡...

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Employment & CareerAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2024
2 points

I brought it up at meps and it was not an issue. I even went on to do a tour at submarine school. I hid behind the choral effect while teaching. I did 17 years and it was great...

School & WorkCauses & Variability
Employment & CareerSituational Variability
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2024
5 points

5 years, spent 3 in s3 as the radio operator! Go figure but I didn't stutter really but I guess I took it like singing or rapping. Then 2 years at the NCO academy speaking to a new cycle every 4-6 wee...

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Employment & CareerHumor & Community Tone
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2024
4 points

I joined the Marine Corps, and every night at boot camp, you have to scream some long sentences pretty much saying you’re healthy to continue training, well this was the worse and I butchered it every...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2024
6 points

Dude, it happens. Chill. It happened to me in front of the whole class so count yourself lucky. The good news is that if you really work on it, you will get better. It takes time and effort, but its d...

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Validation & EmpathyHope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2024
3 points

I personally needed a waiver at meps, but it was fairly easily awarded. They told me I could not pick a mos where communication was important (such as pretty much any combat mos) but I am joining as a...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2024
19 points

I was in the Army for 8 years. 4 active infantry, then 4 in the reserves. The first question I asked my recruiter was if my stutter would effect my jobs as a soldier. He said it didn't, and he was abs...

School & WorkTherapy & Professional
Employment & CareerAssistive Devices
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2024
2 points

At the very end of it they took me aside and had me read a paper with a couple of paragraphs on it. I knew what it was so that didn’t help my anxiety and as you could guess I didn’t do well....

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2024
2 points

I get you, I try to stay positive most days but some days I get really sad and frustrated over it lol. Yesterday I started working as a cashier and I could barely speak to customers (it was my first d...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Frustration & AngerSadness & HopelessnessHiding & Concealment+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2024
2 points

Yes, particularly I find useful in job interviews when I disclose to ensure this is the right team for me too!...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2024
2 points

The solution for me personally is to not give two shits about what people might think of me when I stutter. Because as another guy has said in this thread, sometimes you still stutter even when you're...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 28, 2024
1 points

It is good but working out won't help you much with girls. I myself work consistently and im ripped af and strong at the same time (around 12/13% body fat, managed to deadlift 160kg at 67kg bodyweight...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 28, 2024
1 points

yeah bro, i am starting to think that I have to work on my body to the point where girls are more willing no matter what you say, if you know what I mean....

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Employment & CareerDating & Romance
commentr/StutterApr 27, 2024
1 points

I’m a scientist. Mines is not as severe anymore, but what helps me is practicing before interviews. I try to practice what I plan on speaking about as well as mindfulness to calm my anxiety (which mak...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalMindfulness & BreathingSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 27, 2024
3 points

Thats awesome dude, I can see that , how does ur stammer affect your work...

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Employment & Career
postr/StutterApr 27, 2024
15 points

Cant say words that start with t,p,k

Cant say words that start with t,p,k I have a genetic problem with stutter, first signs of stutter were at 4-6 years old, it went away, until 16-18 and still i struggle with stutter, but it is a diffe...

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Genetic & Family FactorsFeared Words & NamesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 26, 2024
3 points

I interviewed a champion rugby player on my podcast who has a stutter, and he made the best comment, "I just don't care anymore, I'm going to live my life.....finally.........."...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Acceptance & PrideEmployment & Career