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commentr/StutterMay 18, 2022
2 points

Hello fellow dev! The "a" sound of "software developer" troubles you? Yea, communication is important as a dev. However, as a developer, stuttering doesnt seem to be a big deal if you dont make it...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Employment & CareerHiding & ConcealmentMindfulness & Breathing
postr/StutterMay 18, 2022
10 points

Stutter at very specific words including my name

Stutter at very specific words including my name I used to stutter a lot (on almost every word) as a kid, but I taught myself to replace the words whenever possible (which is most of the time). As I g...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Feared Words & NamesAnticipating StutteringHiding & Concealment+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 17, 2022
3 points

Or just try saying your name, and if you get too stuck, spell it out or write it down. Just laugh it off and say, “I stutter, having a tough time with my name haha..” or just “Having a hard time talki...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterMay 17, 2022
1 points

You have a covert stutter. https://www.nostut.com/covert-stuttering/ See them again, and this time, make/hold eye contact before trying to speak. Start speaking slowly. Keep eye normal contact...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMay 17, 2022
3 points

This is how I feel when I hear about people who try to hide their stutter, and are so worried about anyone finding out. I can't relate because there's no way I can hide my stutter except by not speaki...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMay 17, 2022
5 points

I was a transactional lawyer at a big law firm - worked in my office many many hours reading and writing long agreements. I successfully avoided most face to face negotiations and could “pass” during...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 17, 2022
1 points

Any and all. Honestly. I try to have my stuttering impact as little of my decision making as possible....

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Authenticity vs. MaskingHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterMay 17, 2022
1 points

I haven’t done that but I just try not to look away when I stutter and keep eye contact. It’s worked so far...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Hiding & Concealment
postr/StutterMay 17, 2022
6 points

The Joy of Becoming our True Selves (podcast episode)

The Joy of Becoming our True Selves (podcast episode) Stutter with Confidence #73 with John Ahlbach The True Joy Lies in Becoming our Genuine Selves John is a retired teacher and he was also the Ex...

Community & SupportAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Personal StoriesHiding & ConcealmentAcceptance & Pride+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 17, 2022
2 points

Sounds like something like a running start. It's an avoidance behavior because instead of saying and stuttering on the sound your afraid of, you back up and try it again until you can say it fluently....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
postr/StutterMay 16, 2022
11 points

finally a good interview

finally a good interview I'm in a middle of a career change right now and it's been very challenging for me to get a good flow during all these first zoom/teams/phone interviews. Fortunately I have a ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & RehearsalHiding & Concealment+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 15, 2022
1 points

I wonder, because I never told anyone that I officially have a stutter, people always try to listen to me til the end because they think I am just thinking long while trying to say the full message or...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Hiding & ConcealmentAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterMay 14, 2022
48 points

Partner and HR made fun of my stutter

Partner and HR made fun of my stutter Hello everyone. I work for an accounting firm. Prior to my interview beginning, I told the 3 interviewers that I have a stutter and you might see it during the in...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Stigma & BullyingSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesAccess & Rights+2 more
postr/StutterMay 14, 2022
15 points

Finally spoke something in my YouTube video

Finally spoke something in my YouTube video I finally managed to speak for the very first time in a video on YouTube. I only spoke a few words as it was my first time. It was also nerve racking. But I...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Situational VariabilityHiding & ConcealmentExperiential Association
commentr/StutterMay 13, 2022
2 points

Hey bro I did 4 years in the military with a stutter. After I got out I went for my bachelors and now I'm applying to PA school. Don't know how bad is it for you, but don't let it get you down. Hard...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHiding & ConcealmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMay 13, 2022
1 points

Yeah, my granddad is actually one of my closest friends and I work with him almost every day. I know he just doesn't want me to end up like him and still stuttering so much. It's just hard because I s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterMay 13, 2022
2 points

Yeah, I think if I'm having a hard day it makes everything worse. I've been trying really hard to get enough sleep and eat okay and stuff like that. I know I'm young but I try hard to have good self d...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Energy & Biological RhythmsHiding & Concealment
postr/StutterMay 13, 2022
41 points

I don’t see future for myself anymore i feel that my speech is a disability now

I don’t see future for myself anymore i feel that my speech is a disability now I am really 20 years old now and I am completely without a future with nothing, my friends are now ready to apply to stu...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Helplessness & AgencyHiding & ConcealmentSadness & Hopelessness
commentr/StutterMay 12, 2022
4 points

Maybe you don't hear it much because he only speaks when he feels he won't stutter. There's not too much you should do other than being patient and including him since you don't want to be responsible...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Hiding & ConcealmentValidation & EmpathySelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterMay 12, 2022
4 points

Nothing , ignore it . Don't finish their words Patiently wait Don't show anticipation on your face people can read you and makes them stutter worse when they see your reaction just patients wait ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Hiding & ConcealmentAnticipating Stuttering