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I think it's so interesting how for people who stutter, one of the most difficult things for us to say is our name. This should say a lot and I feel is worth reflecting on. In addition to this, examin...

Explaining misunderstandings in general is doubly difficult for me. Think about what causes non-stutterers to stutter- beingunsure of themselves, having something to hide, getting caught off-guard. It...

Yes i stutter.

Yes i stutter. Hy everbody. i m about to complete my post graduation this year, so ihve decided to search for a job also ,i have been trying a lot to get a job since 2015 but unfortunatly my tounge(t...

I agree with people. You have to fight you ego which will try force you to be fluent. Be upfront. Also if it helps. Really do your homework. Read about the company, about the job, know yourself, your ...

I agree about telling the interviewer right off that you stutter. It will probably help some. I'm also wondering what you, OP, and other people on here thing of role playing the interview? Like ten...

Great job! I have such a hard time there, too. I'm glad it's kind of loud in there, but I cringe if they ask me to repeat myself. Out of the gate to "burrito bowl" sounds like "buh, burr, burrito, bur...

I really want to have to time to prep about a topic and sometimes my manager wants us to start a topic of conversation .. so its random on the spot. I know my time is coming soon and this freaks me ou...

I am uncomfortable talking about my stutter to anyone .. aside from my family. I don't think anyone at my work knows I have a stutter since I am fairly quiet, but even when I do talk I tend to use wor...

frustration

frustration possibly the worst part of stuttering for me is not being able to defend myself. so i'm staying at my grandparents over easter, i messaged my sibling group chat on whatsapp saying my gran...

Same as anyone, really. There's nothing serious that separates a stutterer from anyone else. Stuttering has always been a far bigger deal to me than to other people in my life. I also thought I could...

Hey, another PWS who struggles with 'S' here! I can't even say 's' correctly when I'm not stuttering, it always comes out as 'ts'. Back to the main point, I know how ordering food can quickly turn in...

Good for you! I have issues saying my name when introductions happen in a meeting, and I know it's 100% mental. Before my turn, my heart starts racing, etc. The only way I'm "safe" is if there's no...

I ordered at Chipotle today (NOT ONLINE)

I ordered at Chipotle today (NOT ONLINE) Normally, I order Chipotle online to avoid any stuttering that may or may not happen. Today, I walked in to the store and saw a lot of people in line... I le...

It's really starting to have an effect on my quality of life.

It's really starting to have an effect on my quality of life. Warning, incoming vent about quality of life: I should start by saying that I am 26 and have had a stutter since I was 5. So I have had i...

I don't stutter anymore.. but my brain won't believe me

I don't stutter anymore.. but my brain won't believe me Hey fellow stutterers. 18 year old male here. I always had a very moderate stutter. Only noticeable when I got nervous or stressed out. I star...

My teacher let me drop a subject because I stutter

My teacher let me drop a subject because I stutter So, I'm 16. Stuttered ever since I learned to speak. It went away as I got to ten/eleven, but when I moved schools it came back and it was bad. In my...

I want to become an engineer

I want to become an engineer Hey guys, first post in here. I've had a stutter all my life. Mostly just blocking. I recently graduated with a Bachelor's in Computer Engineering Technology and an Associ...

I struggle with the exact same thing. I think it comes down to being comfortable with the fact that you stutter. If you stop hiding it, and pretending you DONT stutter, you will stop scanning ahead in...

Impulsivity

Impulsivity As someone whose gone through loads of speech therapy, I feel that my impulsivity has suffered - I now often think about what I'm going to say and also how I'm going to say it. This gets r...

Have you tried speech therapy? Also, don't think that "focus" necessarily eliminates your stutter - just so you don't think it's you who's failing....