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Every time I get mocked, I always make it a point to tell the person that I don’t choose to talk this way. I will not hesitate to shame them to their face and then will escalate the issue to their sup...

Advice

Advice Hello everyone, I really need some advice. My name is Hannah and I am a Year 12 student in the UK. I am currently going through the application process for University called UCAS. I have a stut...

You said that you’re worried since no one warned them that you stutter… WARN THEM. That’s your job, my friend. They will be expecting it, and disappointed if you don’t deliver!...

You could start by saying that you have a stutter. That way it's out in the open right at the start. Just don't apologise for having one. Best of luck. I hope it all goes well....

Giving a talk

Giving a talk In september, I'm going to give a talk and it terrifies me. I'm afraid I'll freeze and get stuck so badly that I won't be able to finish a sentence. I'm afraid people will feel trapped b...

Ignorance

Ignorance I'm a mild stutterer and sometimes more during socialization. Whenever someone asks me about something, they tend to ignore the last part of my response (probably because they understood?) w...

I feel like my chatgpt wouldn't tell me this, but then again I complain to it a lot, so it knows not to mess with me 😂 I just asked if "is it a good idea to tell a stutterer "after a stuttered word...

Any other stutterers find it annoying when everyone tells you how to work your own disorder??

Any other stutterers find it annoying when everyone tells you how to work your own disorder?? It annoys me so much that they act like stammering experts 😭🙏. I get some of them genuinely try to be he...

Thanks for sharing your interview experience. I totally agree with you. You should definitely disclose your speech impairment in an interview. And it does several things: 1. It takes a bit of the pre...

Being honest

Being honest Some of you may disagree with this but I had a job interview just a few days ago, and I want to share what it was like. There’s a new gaming center/family fun type place with restaurants ...

My fiancé stutters. When we met, he had a very confident attitude. Whenever someone tried to finish his sentences, he would politely but firmly say, "I don't like it when you do that." This was the fi...

I want to apply for a job in the police sector but.......

I want to apply for a job in the police sector but....... "Hey guys, I’m your fellow stutterer. I’m 20 years old, male, and I’m trying to apply for a job in the police force. Right now, I’m working o...

Navigating Workplace Rights as a Stutterer : Let’s Talk Webinar

Navigating Workplace Rights as a Stutterer : Let’s Talk Webinar Hello fellow stutterers 👋 I hope everyone is doing well. This upcoming weekend, Canadian Stuttering Association is hosting its next ...

Harassment or what?

Harassment or what? Hi I’m uber eats driver, I wanted to share an experience I had and get your opinions on it. I’m located in the San Fernando Valley and I accepted an order from Del Taco. When I a...

I have just one suggestion for you, don't push your word to come out. Try to speak gently. First, try that with your close friend or your family and when you feel confident enough then try with everyo...

1. You seem really grounded - and clear sighted. I was struck by what you wrote: "I’m not trying to be a hedge fund quant or Wall Street analyst. I want to engage with clients, guide them, and build...

If I were you, I would have followed a few things 1. I will first observe my family member's speech pattern including their speed, volume, and body language if I am the only one in the family who st...

Unfortunately there is no medication for this .. the only thing you can do is to practice aur try to make yourself comfortable in every situation.. replace the word that are hard to pronounce for you ...

Military

Military I’ve recently been exploring a career in the military. I have a mild speech block. I’m worried I won’t be able to repeat the commands they need me to do. Has anyone experienced the military...

Personally, if I heard that response, I’d probably repeat myself once. If it happened again, I’d just move on and try another pharmacy. I don’t feel the need to change how I speak just to accommodate ...