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commentr/StutterJan 29, 2019
1 points

I was in the same boat. I always was upfront with the college recruiter and if they were confused, this was a great time to educate. Good luck! (Double Masters Old Guy)...

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commentr/StutterJan 29, 2019
2 points

You gotta talk about it with people. I know it’s hard but the hardest part will be the first conversation, even just the first sentence, then it’ll get easier. Chances are other people do not think it...

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commentr/StutterJan 28, 2019
2 points

Tell your boyfriend! Relationships are built on honesty and trust. If he cares at all about you he will understand and love you even more. Hiding forever isn't good....

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postr/StutterJan 24, 2019
2 points

Would I do well in a sale position with a stutter?

Would I do well in a sale position with a stutter? Hello everyone, hope everyone is doing great! I just wanted some opinions on a question I have. So I've had a mild stutter since I was a child. It's ...

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commentr/StutterJan 19, 2019
1 points

I feel like it could go either way? This question has come up a few times over the years and it always seems to get mixed responses. Some people would be totally stoked to meet someone else who unders...

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commentr/StutterJan 19, 2019
1 points

Good to have u here. Just remember to share your frustrations.. it helps. And if u r stuttering during a conversation, just stop, breathe and resume talking It helps me when I tell the other person th...

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commentr/StutterJan 18, 2019
2 points

When I had to give a presentation i talked to my teacher before hand and she said she’d mark me differently to everyone else and to just not be bothered about what other people say about my stutter...

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commentr/StutterJan 18, 2019
3 points

Personally I think u should mention it next time u guys r having a conversation Whenever I meet someone who stutters (like 2 people lol) I’ll mention it like oh hey u have a small stutter like me. I...

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commentr/StutterJan 16, 2019
1 points

As with most stuttering strategies, this is highly subjective but it did work for me: Avoidance Reduction Therapy - [https://www.sisskinstutteringcenter.com/arts](https://www.sisskinstutteringcenter.c...

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commentr/StutterJan 15, 2019
3 points

I am a National Trainer for medical centers and I get that all time. I self disclose and they finally understand why I block. I know that it's my job to educate on my stutter. ...

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commentr/StutterJan 14, 2019
2 points

Yes, don't take it personally. He's probably assuming that it would make you too uncomfortable. Just mention it to him in private after class....

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commentr/StutterJan 11, 2019
4 points

I am quiet but when prompted, I just start off and tell them that I have a stutter so if I give one word answers, they understand. For me, I'd rather educate them so that it benefits them in futur...

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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2019
6 points

Hey there! I'm a graphic designer/videographer/web designer and a person who stutters! I've always been into the arts but looking back to when I decided where I wanted to take my career, I'd be lyin...

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commentr/StutterJan 5, 2019
5 points

Awesome man, I wish I can do that one day. When did you tell her that you stutter? Or was just natural?...

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commentr/StutterJan 3, 2019
1 points

Sounds like you're using an easy onset technique. If it helps you then keep using it. Usually when I meet new people, I introduce myself like Hi my name is _____ and I'm a person who stutters. That ha...

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commentr/StutterJan 2, 2019
3 points

I use it as a moment to be vulnerable. I think clients appreciate it because they are being vulnerable! I work with kids and they have all been understanding and like that I “used to be in speech.” Di...

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commentr/StutterDec 28, 2018
2 points

I've honestly never mentioned it beforehand. They don't care. I've had one girl ask me about it like a year into dating lol. That's it. ...

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commentr/StutterDec 28, 2018
3 points

Yeah! Like you can add also when you tell them, "if you have any questions, you're welcome to ask." Who knows? Maybe you'll learn something about them. I remember I went on a date with a girl and when...

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commentr/StutterDec 28, 2018
3 points

I love these succes stories man! Damn 23 years? congratz!! I agree that telling someone is a great method to weed out the superficial folks but then again, no one likes rejection. But I'll bite the ...

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commentr/StutterDec 28, 2018
4 points

I did and I've been happily married for 23 years. Back in my day we had pagers (no cell phones) and she would page me and I would literally go into a full blown panic attack because of my stutter. ...

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