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When I stutter for the first time in front of someone, I will simply say, “Yes, I stutter” and move on. It has never been an issue. And I, too, have worked with people for years that never knew I s...

Thanks for your reply. I deal with the public quite a lot and do block stutter with them, but I just muddle through. I'm more thinking of disclosing to my coworkers. I could easily laugh it off. I gu...

>I feel like it would be weird to mention it now! Doesn't have to be. Like, you could stutter. Perhaps someone would notice and ask about it. You could say briefly "oh yeah, I stutter, but I've be...

Most of the time when I tell someone it makes things so much more comfortable. Occasionally the person will look at me with pitty and talk to me like a child, I forgive them for being ignorant that st...

I whole heartily agree. Hiding my stutter put so much stress on my shoulders, espically thinking about the reactions of others. Once I started telling people and making light of it, it becomes more ...

Nobody is going to look down on you for having a speech impediment. I personally make minimal effort to hide mine, at work or elsewhere (granted I do not have to deal with the public at my work). Th...

Although you're worried you might be looked down upon, there are actually studies done that show it has the opposite effect on people - they'll respect you more and think you're more confident! Check ...

I'm scared to tell people at work I (block) stutter.

I'm scared to tell people at work I (block) stutter. First off I'm really grateful for this forum. I have read that it's better to tell people about your stutter than hide it. I have told a few peopl...

I find acknowledgement of one's disability often disarms and diffuses a lot of situations and comfortableness. I had a teacher in high school with Tourette syndrome and on Day 1 of class he explained ...

This is a piece of advice that I have heard somewhere before. On a blog post of a PWS, a man wrote the only thing he asks of the person who calls and informs him of the interview is for them to let th...

I second the suggestion for self disclosure, even if it’s a way for you to practice self disclosure. You can let your professor know via email and tell them ahead of time that either you have a questi...

Tell your professors about your stutter before hand. I only bonded with one professor my whole 4 years of college. And she was the only professor I bothered to tell about my stutter. Whatever class I ...

If you’re not ready to give up just yet, send a thank you note. Thank him for his time and let him know that your speech is not an accurate reflection of your intellect or ability. Then say what you w...

Don't give up! I haven't had to interview in years because I've been with the same company but I think I would be upfront that I stutter and reiterate it's always strong around new people/environments...

My stutter is mild and I haven't really been in your situation before so this might be dumb advice but have you ever considered telling them ahead of time so they're prepared? Maybe tell them after th...

18 Year Old Stutterer (My Success Story!)

18 Year Old Stutterer (My Success Story!) Hey everybody, I'm an 18 year old girl and I just wanted to share my stuttering story. I have been stuttering since I could talk, it became noticeable when ...

Your experiences seem similar to most people who Stutter. You got this far, You'll definitely find a job. I suggest you disclose during the interview that you stutter. This will take the pressure off...

Hey there. My college also required public speaking for my degree, and it was certainly a horrible experience while it was going on, but it also was a valuable learning experience. Just rehearse, prac...

Hey, do you tell the new people you stutter? I know if you don't do that it can feel impossible. But for many people it is part of a way out of the hiding and avoidance and dread that you're talking...

Thank you for your insight. Sounds like you are doing very well! That's awesome. Being open about that would probably help me too. I often tell myself to now introduce myself as a stutterer to all ne...