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commentr/StutterSep 20, 2017
3 points

This. I don't tell people that I stutter upfront but as soon as I do stutter, I say "Yeah, I stutter and have my entire life" and then move on....

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterSep 20, 2017
7 points

I think you should do whatever makes you more comfortable. Personally, I find that telling people upfront about my stutter tends to be more awkward than if they just find out when I naturally stutte...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterSep 20, 2017
3 points

Acknowledging it upfront vs Letting them find out.

Acknowledging it upfront vs Letting them find out. Hi fellow stutterers. Which approach do you take when talking to new people or a group of people? All my life (27y/o) I've always tried to keep it...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 18, 2017
1 points

It would take big balls to say this but I would recommend saying... "excuse my stutter, I'm working on it" to the class before any class speaking situation. Believe me, the worse thing you can do is t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 17, 2017
1 points

I think it's really up to you -- I don't really like advertising my stutter because, as one of the other posters said, I don't think I need to apologize. By analogy, I think it would be weird for some...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 17, 2017
1 points

I think it's really up to you -- I don't really like advertising my stutter because, as one of the other posters said, I don't think I need to apologize. By analogy, I think it would be weird for some...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 17, 2017
1 points

I think it's really up to you -- I don't really like advertising my stutter because, as one of the other posters said, I don't think I need to apologize. By analogy, I think it would be weird for some...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 17, 2017
1 points

I think it's really up to you -- I don't really like advertising my stutter because, as one of the other posters said, I don't think I need to apologize. By analogy, I think it would be weird for some...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 17, 2017
1 points

I think it's really up to you -- I don't really like advertising my stutter because, as one of the other posters said, I don't think I need to apologize. By analogy, I think it would be weird for some...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 17, 2017
1 points

I think it's really up to you -- I don't really like advertising my stutter because, as one of the other posters said, I don't think I need to apologize. By analogy, I think it would be weird for some...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 17, 2017
1 points

I think it's really up to you -- I don't really like advertising my stutter because, as one of the other posters said, I don't think I need to apologize. By analogy, I think it would be weird for some...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 17, 2017
1 points

I think it's really up to you -- I don't really like advertising my stutter because, as one of the other posters said, I don't think I need to apologize. By analogy, I think it would be weird for some...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 17, 2017
1 points

I think it's really up to you -- I don't really like advertising my stutter because, as one of the other posters said, I don't think I need to apologize. By analogy, I think it would be weird for some...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 17, 2017
1 points

I think it's really up to you -- I don't really like advertising my stutter because, as one of the other posters said, I don't think I need to apologize. By analogy, I think it would be weird for some...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 17, 2017
1 points

I think it's really up to you -- I don't really like advertising my stutter because, as one of the other posters said, I don't think I need to apologize. By analogy, I think it would be weird for some...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 17, 2017
1 points

I think it's really up to you -- I don't really like advertising my stutter because, as one of the other posters said, I don't think I need to apologize. By analogy, I think it would be weird for some...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 17, 2017
1 points

I think it's really up to you -- I don't really like advertising my stutter because, as one of the other posters said, I don't think I need to apologize. By analogy, I think it would be weird for some...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 17, 2017
4 points

For most people, it breaks the tension to tell others upfront that they have a stutter, makes everyone feel more comfortable right away. But if you can help it, don't apologize for having a stutter...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 16, 2017
3 points

My therapist suggests telling people that you stutter right at the outset and preparing them for any blocks that might come. Just a casual, "just so you know I stutter, so I might get caught up someti...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
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commentr/StutterSep 4, 2017
2 points

In my first years of high school I didn't tell anybody I stuttered. What a hell that was, every lesson I would be really nervous whether my the teacher was gonna ask me to read an answer. After that I...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & WorkSocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesSchool & Academic LifeDisclosure & Telling Others