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commentr/StutterJan 10, 2018
2 points

Just keep calm. I know it's difficult to control you heart beat when you talk to someone. But that is the only way. Try some breathing yoga exercise that would help in the breathing part. And please t...

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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2018
1 points

Well, now that you know how that employer responds...do you really want to work for someone like that? If it's fast food, just go to the next one. You don't necessarily need to be working storefront...

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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2018
1 points

There's a good NSA group that meets in Royal Oak. You should go. I can put you in contact with the chapter leader if you'd like. Or you can just show up, they usually meet the 4th thursday of the mont...

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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2018
8 points

>i come up with a BS excuse You don't have to. You could just state, clearly and simply, "I have a stutter". Stutter is just a thing that some people have. There's nothing to hide. Also, go back ...

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postr/StutterJan 7, 2018
1 points

Curious if there are places in San Francisco for people who stutter? I was thinking of doing something like public speaking for stuttering. General Thoughts on this route?

Curious if there are places in San Francisco for people who stutter? I was thinking of doing something like public speaking for stuttering. General Thoughts on this route? [deleted]...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
1 points

Chicago is so close to me (I'm in Detroit) and I've always wanted to go to a NSA conference. See you there! ...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
1 points

* Join an NSA chapter (http://www.westutter.org/find-nsa-meeting-near/). * Go to the NSA annual conference this summer in Chicago. It's the single best advice I could give you. Trust me on this. ...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
1 points

Only thing I can say, is that you so far haven't had any luck getting a job because of your stutter. There's nothing to lose by switching up your strategy. The fear of what people will think. If they ...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
1 points

You need to get on that, I think. Instead of carrying it around on your own, communicate with people about it. You need to have some positive experience in this regard - instead of the negative you've...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
1 points

Are you seeing a therapist? I think you would benefit greatly from it! Sometimes I think that too. Like, I just want to talk like "normal" people do but in the end we just have to accept who we are ...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
1 points

When I was a teenager (35 now), I had this idealization that my stutter would eventually just ... go away and when I got older everything would be 'normal'. That never happened and here I am, 35 and ...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
1 points

I'm really sorry for you. I know how the feeling is when someone rejected us in every thing just because we're stammer. First, you need to talk with someone who understand you; may be your best frie...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
1 points

I'm really sorry for you. I know how the feeling is when someone rejected us in every thing just because we're stammer. First, you need to talk with someone who understand you; may be your best frie...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
2 points

What country are you in? Speech therapy would be extremely helpful. Also, if you're in the USA, they're may be a National Stuttering Association chapter in your area. They meet once or twice a month f...

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commentr/StutterJan 5, 2018
3 points

Hey, so I am a stutterer myself. My advice to you is to find a good speech therapist, preferably someone who is specialised in stuttering. I have been to a couple therapist myself and I can say from e...

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commentr/StutterJan 4, 2018
1 points

It's not. I need all the support, encouragement, and advice I can get. Well, I didn't want to work for the company anyway so yeah but ever since then, I've been scared that I will get that same type...

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commentr/StutterJan 4, 2018
3 points

I'll give it a try. I have job interviews coming up and I'm starting a new semester in college. Also I've missed out on way too many grilled onions in my life....

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commentr/StutterJan 3, 2018
1 points

Yes!! The NSA has a Skype mentoring program. (You need to be recommended and pass background checks) Georgia has a NSA chapter. You can start by getting involved. Meeting people who have a stutt...

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commentr/StutterJan 2, 2018
1 points

For the interview, was it hard or something and did you tell them about it? Do you have to talk to people a lot or only answer the phone? You can talk to me - feel free to PM me if you like. ...

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commentr/StutterJan 2, 2018
2 points

When the interviewer says "you do realize you have to talk to people," that's when you point out your previous experience and explain that you aren't incapable of talking to people. You can grow to be...

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