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commentr/StutterJun 13, 2025
2 points

It’s important that you understand that you can do this while stuttering. In that case, it may be helpful to disclose your stuttering. I expect that you will find this difficult; however, this will dr...

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Hiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. MaskingDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 11, 2025
1 points

You should! Honestly, I think it’s best to just let them know upfront. Otherwise, it might come off as awkward, and they’ll probably assume you don’t know how to properly present yourself or something...

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Disclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 11, 2025
1 points

Same here. I’ve been on like 3 interviews, and I always mention it when they ask the “Tell me about yourself” question. It’s usually the first one they ask, which is good. But my last experience was h...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 11, 2025
1 points

Reinterpreting and not caring about it, not seeing it as something I need to force with all my might, repeat, continue on either way without much thought, literally it just doesn't come to mind anymor...

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Hiding & ConcealmentAcceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2025
3 points

Yeah, you’re right but I don’t know why my dumb brain feels like I’ll be asking for special treatment if I’m disclosing to them initially. But something I should try I guess....

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2025
2 points

First thing I say in a job interview is along the lines of, “I’ll be up front with you, I stutter”. The biggest mistake I ever made was to not tell them and try to hide it. It leaves them to make assu...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 9, 2025
1 points

Doc McStuffins there’s an episode where a toy stutters And on Netflix there’s a show called Maya and the three and there’s a character that stutters...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Public Awareness / MediaDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 9, 2025
1 points

this is a kid show ,but Doc McStuffins there’s this episode where the mayor has a a stutter and basically tell him that its OK to stutter end it doesn’t matter how do you Say it it just matters that...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Public Awareness / MediaDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 9, 2025
3 points

I can relate this as I was recently in many interviews. But what helped me was I kind of mentioned my stammering problem to the interviewer and because of this, some pressure was released. I still sta...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2025
2 points

Hey, friend! I feel the struggle. I’m 26 in the risk consulting field. Trying to walk clients through 60+ pages of vulnerability risks and solutions was the bane of my existence for the first few year...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2025
5 points

This is some harsh truth perhaps, but if you having a stutter is reason enough for the employer to not hire you, that's not a place you want to work in the first place. My honest advice is to embrac...

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postr/StutterJun 6, 2025
80 points

proud of myself

proud of myself today i ordered food and the delivery person didn’t deliver my food so i called them without any hesitation and i did stutter alot and i even got hung up on but somehow they understood...

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commentr/StutterJun 5, 2025
3 points

I can’t say my first or last name and the year I was born so I get you. Anywhere I go I make them aware first that I have a speech impediment so they know to be patient and not speak over me etc, if I...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 4, 2025
1 points

>most of the time if you just tell people on the phone that you have a stutter, they will give you more time and they will understand, or at least be kind and compassionate about it Most people I mee...

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postr/StutterJun 4, 2025
31 points

Going to doctors is the worst 🤦🏻‍♀️

Going to doctors is the worst 🤦🏻‍♀️ Went up to check in and got stuck on my last name and said sorry to the desk lady. My mom had to say it for me, but she always gets irritated when I get stuck on ...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & AngerAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 4, 2025
1 points

Please be aware that dysfluency combined with significant anxiety can indeed make communication nearly impossible. It’s quite common for blocks to be so severe, you give up, and say something differe...

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commentr/StutterJun 3, 2025
3 points

That’s so very thoughtful of you to post this question 💙 I think it depends on individual. For example, my main struggle at work is time pressure during calls and meetings, and I actually prefer to ...

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commentr/StutterJun 1, 2025
2 points

Sorry this happened to you I also have stutter blocks when it comes to my name next time just try presenting your i.d. Name tag works good too I also just spell my name out that helps...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 1, 2025
1 points

No solution needed. Just start by telling them you stutter. Makes it easier....

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 1, 2025
3 points

I did have to develop a "solution" for this as my name is my biggest stuttering trigger and has been most of my life (I'm 41). It doesn't happen always but when it does, it seriously just won't come o...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesHiding & ConcealmentDisclosure & Telling Others