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commentr/StutterOct 14, 2018
5 points

Everyone is shy when asking someone else. By reading your responses to others she is already a friend and knows you stutter. Just take your shot mate. You miss all the shots you don't take. Just go ...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hope & MotivationDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterOct 13, 2018
2 points

I was always busy in extra curriculars as a child which led to me being on sports teams and being in a band in high school and having a solid group of friends. Consequently, I met a lot of people thro...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterOct 13, 2018
3 points

Let the girl know you stutter. It's a very small part of you, if you focus on your stutter so much in those situations you don't allow yourself to show the full you. Ive been in a relationship for ov...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersDating & RomanceIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterOct 12, 2018
1 points

Own the moment and let people know you stutter. I have people make fun of me all the time. I jokingly tell them the shit is contagious, but it kind of is. There is nothing wrong with being you. ...

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Disclosure & Telling OthersAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 11, 2018
2 points

As a woman with a stutter, women process it much the same way. We largely have the same experiences as men who stutter, and it affects us the same way. Women can ask men out as well, and like someon...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Identity & Self-PerceptionAnxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterOct 11, 2018
1 points

Strange, I’ve never had a person point out my stuttering. I am pretty severe so it is pretty obvious to everyone around me. If someone doesn’t understand me I always respond with, “Did I stutter?...

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commentr/StutterOct 11, 2018
1 points

I always say “Yes, I do stutter”. Depending their level of attitude, I may go into depth about the history of stuttering. Lol. The other day, we had new employees. I stuttered and said “Yes, I do ...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterOct 10, 2018
2 points

"I know." Maybe switch it up based on who the person is. Have they known you for a while? Then no shit you're stuttering, you have a stutter, they should know that by now. So I guess just keep it at...

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commentr/StutterOct 10, 2018
2 points

It depends how the point it out but I see it as someone pointing out I have glasses on, I'd be like 'yeah' I guess people may be clarifying if I do have a stutter as opposed to being nervous ...

Social & RelationshipsCommunity & Support
Disclosure & Telling OthersValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterOct 10, 2018
1 points

I think you just have to keep at it. I find if I explain to people I have a stutter it becomes less of a big deal in there eyes too....

Social & RelationshipsCommunity & Support
Disclosure & Telling OthersValidation & Empathy
postr/StutterOct 9, 2018
48 points

Stuttering helped me get a job

Stuttering helped me get a job Hey guys. I began stuttering when I was around 7 and it was quite bad throughout my teenage years. Reading advice on here and a general confidence increase has made it m...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerHope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 9, 2018
3 points

I think that you should still go for it. When presenting your thesis or a presentation, you can say, "Before I start, I'd like to say that I'm a stutterer so if you see me having trouble saying a wor...

School & WorkSocial & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Public SpeakingDisclosure & Telling OthersFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 8, 2018
5 points

A couple of things I wanna say about this. You don't have to believe me but I'll just say it anyways. You're going to hear yourself stutter a lot more than other people are going to notice you stutte...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentValidation & EmpathyAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 8, 2018
6 points

Same. I jump in there fast and introduce myself first. Hi my name is Starts with a vowel. Once I get that Hi out I can usually coast through the whole thing. Now if they say “I’m sorry I didn’t catc...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
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commentr/StutterOct 2, 2018
1 points

Have you thought about online dating you put in your bio that you stutter so you know it's out there right away and anyone talking to you is aware straight up. Then you have the chance through written...

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Disclosure & Telling OthersAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2018
1 points

idk if he stuttered the first time he talked to me properly but i imagine so. we sat in the same group table in a class and i initially overheard him talking to my friend and agreed with his opinion, ...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
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commentr/StutterSep 25, 2018
4 points

Before some important presentation, I first mention that I stutter, so I don't have to dread when I stutter and how embarrassed I will feel. Otherwise,...exposure therapy. I go socializing even if I...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Disclosure & Telling OthersVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureMindfulness & Breathing+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 11, 2018
5 points

I stutter and do presentations. I practice the heck out of them the night before. Like 15 times. Use a thesaurus. Get stuck on a word? Find a different one. The first time I stutter, I will say ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & RelationshipsSchool & Work
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commentr/StutterSep 10, 2018
2 points

I disclosed it before we met. It really eased my anxiety on my dates. Nobody cares honestly. If anything I’ve been told stuttering is cute. Nobody will ever try to leave! If they do they’re a litera...

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Dating & RomanceDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2018
3 points

1.) I'm not capable of hiding it. I don't disclose it before hand but I'm considering doing it in the future. I usually stutter a bit and then mention that I have a speech disorder. They say something...

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