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postr/StutterDec 7, 2023
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Self-Belief

Self-Belief Hey fellow stutterers, I just wanted to take the time to share one of the biggest accomplishment of my life I had this week. Perhaps this can help some of you in finding hope that things...

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postr/StutterDec 5, 2023
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Stutter and Theatre

Stutter and Theatre Hey, I'm an Arts student, currently in my third semester. I got nominated to do one of the lead characters and I'm quite anxious about stuttering through the act. The things th...

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commentr/StutterDec 3, 2023
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Hey u/ShutUpPussy. I know you’ve been around this sub well before I even was. I’ve always respected when you give your two cents here. But I wanna share at least my experience. McGuire doesn’t attem...

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commentr/StutterDec 1, 2023
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Staright go to court and argue matters then go to any public event and start socialising like there's no tomorrow. Give a speech in front of 100 people....

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commentr/StutterNov 28, 2023
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Surprisingly idk why but when I do a presentation I stutter very little if at all. I think it’s because I kinda disassociate a lil bit or something like I’m watching someone do a presentation and it’s...

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commentr/StutterNov 28, 2023
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The proper term on Reddit is ‘regarded’. Don’t sweat it - nobody died. Keep it moving. My wedding is coming up next year and I’m fucking terrified. Whatever happens will happen. Hopefully I have a flu...

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commentr/StutterNov 28, 2023
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Don't ever feel bad because you're struggling with a disability. And don't use the r slur. Not towards anyone, but certainly not towards yourself. If someone is disrespecting you during a presentat...

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commentr/StutterNov 23, 2023
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Yeah my ability to pause mid-stutter and explain that I have a stutter is honestly such a lifesaver. I'm generally ok with public speaking (something about knowing no-one is going to interject, I th...

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commentr/StutterNov 20, 2023
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You can always have MC experience some moment of adversity, a high stress situation or strong emotion (positive or negative) and then use this to illustrate that, just because it lessened in severity ...

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commentr/StutterNov 19, 2023
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I think that, contrary to what you said, it would actually be quite typical for the main character’s stutter to lessen in severity as the story progresses. For many people, a stutter worsens when they...

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commentr/StutterNov 13, 2023
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I used to HATE introducing myself… I was petrified of phones and radios. I avoided both like nobody’s business. I don’t think I talked on the phone more than a dozen times until high school. However...

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postr/StutterNov 13, 2023
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Presentation in front of about 45-55 people on Wednesday and I'm freaking out. Could use advice.

Presentation in front of about 45-55 people on Wednesday and I'm freaking out. Could use advice. My stutter doesn't usually affect my day to day life anymore and whenever I talk to somebody about it t...

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commentr/StutterNov 9, 2023
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Hey I’ve had a pretty strong stutter throughout my childhood and young adult hood, each year getting slighter better but it’s still very much with me, I’ve noticed, my stutter is at its complete lowes...

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commentr/StutterNov 8, 2023
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When i ad libbed my stutter wasny noticable. I gave a presentation in front of 25 people. Hope it helps....

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commentr/StutterNov 8, 2023
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Great advice. Also if you can stand during the presentation, stand behind a chair and hold the top of the chair. It acts as a barrier and helps to ground you. Best of luck....

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commentr/StutterNov 8, 2023
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If you feel as though your stutter is unavoidable, I have found it helpful to just start my presentation by just saying something along the lines of “hello everyone! Before I start, I just wanted to l...

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commentr/StutterNov 8, 2023
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You’ve accomplished a lot, engineering was my dream career. You know first hand stuttering doesn’t make you any less competent. My advice is, let your interviewer know you have a stutter. Tell them yo...

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commentr/StutterNov 8, 2023
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Tech sales--"Regional Sales Manager--for huge private company. A friend referred me but still had to do panel interviews and presentation....

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commentr/StutterNov 7, 2023
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Keep going. I know it sucks. You are going to have an interviewer that gets it one of these days. Either they stutter or knows and loves someone who does. Focus on communication and always remember to...

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postr/StutterNov 2, 2023
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What helps ease stuttering?

What helps ease stuttering? What helps ease stuttering? I’ve struggled with it since childhood. How can i ease it during public presentations and job interviews? I heard not thinking about what you...

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