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commentr/StutterMar 5, 2025
2 points

I got good reactions. I think the fact that I have 3 first names helped, because when seeing my id, people somehow were impressed to see so many names and I got away with it. I also had times when peo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
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commentr/StutterMar 5, 2025
5 points

If I see after 10-15 seconds that I’m just not getting anywhere, I’m just saying, without any stutter(which is strange how my brains works), “let me pull my ID card because I have a stutter and it’s h...

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commentr/StutterMar 5, 2025
3 points

I mean sometimes I think that it would good to be open about your stuttering. Might be embarrassing but sounds like a good idea to fight your anxiety. Sure don't make stuttering your whole personalit...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Authenticity vs. MaskingAnxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMar 4, 2025
1 points

Anytime people give me a problem for it like repeat their question of what my name is or anything else, I just say “sorry I have a stutter so sometimes I get stuck on words and it takes me longer to s...

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commentr/StutterMar 4, 2025
1 points

If i'm entering upon a conversation that is expected to be high stress (and I anticipate my speech to deteriorate), such as a job interview, I open up the conversation by saying "Before we begin, i'd ...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnticipating StutteringMindfulness & Breathing+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 4, 2025
1 points

I hope to overcome this issue. The problem is that I am a semi-stuttering person, and I speak normally most of the time. I am a very social and cheerful person, but this happens in front of students I...

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commentr/StutterMar 4, 2025
1 points

hey im a medical student and most of my exams in clinical rotations are oral. i usually just tell them i stutter , and just stutter my ass off all through the exam. havent interviewed for residency ye...

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commentr/StutterMar 2, 2025
1 points

No now that I think of it she never has. She probably sees it like school or going to the doctor....

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commentr/StutterMar 2, 2025
1 points

Sorry for late reply. i replied in my head but never sent it loll. but yeah might as well do it at the start, a relationship friend or more beginning with open communication and understanding is solid...

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commentr/StutterMar 1, 2025
1 points

That’s awesome! I highly doubt he is the first person who stutters on Survivor, just considering how common it is to have some degree of stuttering, but I guess he is the first to openly stutter. It d...

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commentr/StutterMar 1, 2025
2 points

Another approach might be to ask her about it. Not right at the start of the date, but 20-30 mins or so into it - whenever it feels natural. Ask how she wants you to act when she stutters. Ask if she ...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
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postr/StutterFeb 28, 2025
2 points

i'd like to know what it's ok to do when i meet with someone who stutters

i'd like to know what it's ok to do when i meet with someone who stutters Hi guys, i've been talking with a girl on hinge and i've discovered that she stutters. I'd like to know what i can say to make...

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commentr/StutterFeb 28, 2025
1 points

It was terrifying but not as bad as I thought it was going to be. She was very kind and patient and after the initial uncomfortableness of it I didn't stutter again with her. Long story short we dated...

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commentr/StutterFeb 28, 2025
2 points

Yeah. I don't know how it works anymore but back then all the communication up to the final stage of the matching process was fixed by eHarmony. It wasn't until we both agreed to talk freely to each o...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
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commentr/StutterFeb 28, 2025
1 points

Woah, that’s crazy. Did you tell her you stuttered online?...

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commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2025
3 points

No, you don’t love this man. Sometimes my boyfriend gets a bit frustrated with me when we our in a store, for example, and I am talking low and he has to keep asking me to repeat myself. Once I expl...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & BullyingDisclosure & Telling Others+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2025
2 points

if it makes you feel better my dad who’s a DPM stutters when talking to patients and he’s very well liked in our town. People often overlook it! You notice it more that others especially patients ever...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Stigma & BullyingDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2025
1 points

I work with kids too. And it’s always ,” why did you move your mouth like that,why do you talk like that,” or they just straight up mock me. I always try to explain that it’s just a disability in a wa...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
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commentr/StutterFeb 25, 2025
1 points

What has worked for me in the past is letting the interviewer know that I do stutter, that it does not mean I’m nervous, that my stutter is not taboo and that they are welcome to ask any questions abo...

School & WorkSocial & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling OthersFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 24, 2025
2 points

I mostly agree, just something I would add to this is that completely not acknowledging or ignoring her stutter, especially when she gets older and more aware of it is not good either. But you're alre...

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