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commentr/StutterNov 15, 2019
2 points

Break the ice! The first thing I say during or before interview is that I have a stutter. You cant hide it so why try hiding it?...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Disclosure & Telling OthersSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterNov 15, 2019
4 points

First of all, Congratulations on your interview! What I did that helped me is I disclosed my stutter and that allowed me to focus on the questions and NOT my stutter. Good luck...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterNov 14, 2019
3 points

My wife and I were going through our pre-marriage counseling through the church. I just met the priest and I stuttered, but then immediately said "sorry, I stutter." Right away he told me, do not eve...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 14, 2019
2 points

I 100% RELATE TO THIS. the other day I was at work and I was helping a customer. She asked me where something was and I responded but I started to block before I could finish my sentence. I stopped to...

Speech & StutteringEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Blocks & StoppagesShame & EmbarrassmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 14, 2019
23 points

I'm torn on this. I briefly apologize when I'm in the middle of a block because I acknowledge I am either holding up a line, or taking more of a person's time than usually required. I think that's a c...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 12, 2019
3 points

Thats really cool! I dont know how to bring up my stuttering in my workplace without it being awkward and stuttering all the way through what I want to say. I want to inform people more about this, bu...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 9, 2019
2 points

First, congrats on your new job! The name thing gets a lot of us it seems, it’s awful. I’ve resorted to saying, “ sorry, I stutter” on a few occasions after blocking. Maybe your new boss will facilita...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerAvoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 9, 2019
2 points

Great :D Just pray! xD I have a girlfriend and kids so Im in the clear. Dating is the worst part of being a stutterer. I think you should break the ice immediatly and tell her that you stutter....

Social & Relationships
Dating & RomanceDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 9, 2019
2 points

I know I'd rather have her know I stutter than think whatever she may come up with. If anything that's something to say next time to you talk to her....

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 9, 2019
1 points

As a person who stutters and whose job consists mainly of talking on the phone, I can empathize and have some advice: Make those calls and talk. If you happen to stutter on the call, accept it. Stutte...

School & WorkSocial & RelationshipsCommunity & Support
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling OthersValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterNov 6, 2019
1 points

Talking on the phone is usually the worst nightmare for anyone who stutters. When you are face to face and you block, the other person can see what's happening and they will wait. If it happens on the...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 5, 2019
6 points

I feel ya. When I did speech therapy an activity we did was call stores and ask them what they had (in my case I’m an athlete so I called a Nike store about shoes). The first line was “Hi my name is n...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 3, 2019
1 points

I would say talk to her about it and be more open to her. If it bothers you and making ur stuttering worse, ask her to treat u no different from others....

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 3, 2019
1 points

Do you have friends family or a medical professional that knows about your stutter? You could talk to them as proof, or in the case of a medical professional that could diagnose you. You could also ...

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 2, 2019
3 points

Your significant other should accept your flaws and find ways to help in whatever way you need (which in your case may just be patience and acceptance). My stutter is primarily blocking which prevents...

Speech & StutteringCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterNov 2, 2019
3 points

So you should explain to her the 3 different types of stutter a person can have. Repetitions is what your showing with the I-i-i was at the-the-the park. There is also blocks where words just won't co...

Speech & StutteringCauses & VariabilitySocial & Relationships
Repetitions & ProlongationsBlocks & StoppagesLoss of Control+2 more
commentr/StutterNov 2, 2019
3 points

This work for me and my gf. She’s never experienced this before and never came across anybody in her life with a disability... least it wasn’t apparent to her until we got together and she saw it fro...

Community & SupportSocial & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyDisclosure & Telling OthersHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterNov 2, 2019
11 points

My advice: try to explain it to her as many times as you can. If she still refuses to understand, leave her....

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 1, 2019
1 points

ahh got it. yeah sounds like having an open conversation about it might really help. will try it out. thanks!...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterNov 1, 2019
2 points

hmm good follow-up question ... i didn't mean to ask how she feels about it. i don't really ask people their opinion or what they think of it because it feels sensitive to me and i can't really help ...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAuthenticity vs. Masking