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commentr/StutterDec 6, 2024
9 points

Let your teacher/prof know you stutter and suggest that they look up when calling your name and you’ll just do a slight hand raise instead...

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Disclosure & Telling OthersSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterDec 6, 2024
3 points

It hasn't always been the case. Several times a month, with Team Zoom meetings, having to call other stores and customer interactions I still feel VERY uncomfortable. I just try to focus on those mome...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & StutteringSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesRepetitions & ProlongationsQuality of Life+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 5, 2024
12 points

It's tough. Those of us with a stutter have to do more interviews than people who talk normally before we hit on the right place. My only suggestion is to both keep trying and make your issue super cl...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterDec 1, 2024
63 points

“I understand how you feel, we all stutter”

“I understand how you feel, we all stutter” No you don’t understand how I feel. Only people with actual stutters understand how I feel. You don’t understand how it feels to be unable to say what you w...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 30, 2024
3 points

I've struggled with this issue my whole life. Whenever I've tried to be open and honest about it with people, they're always really confused, and a few people have even accused me of lying. I gave up ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 30, 2024
3 points

I’d just email your professors explaining your situation. I’d just say you are able to manage it most of the time but there could be instances when they might notice it and you are just making them aw...

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 30, 2024
1 points

I get your point, but the thing is i don't know how to exolain it to my professors in a way that doesn't make me look like i'm lying to escape obligations or just making excuses. I always never menti...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 30, 2024
5 points

Don’t warn people ahead of time. If you happen to stutter, just mention it then....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 29, 2024
4 points

Tell them about it straight away. Make it known. After introducing yourself, just say, hey by the way I have a stutter. And they'll be totally cool with it. You'll crush it bro....

Social & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Disclosure & Telling OthersSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterNov 28, 2024
2 points

In the past couple of years, I’ve started stuttering openly and talking about it. Some people have been supportive and said they never noticed, but others refuse to believe me. Even my own father deni...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 28, 2024
1 points

Thank you for the reply! I'll speak to him. >especially if you're covert  That's my case....

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Disclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 28, 2024
2 points

>So - u say this presentation was just announced and was not listed on the syllabus as a requirement, yes? So, at my college, grades are usually split into two parts: a support exam (which in our cas...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
School & Academic LifeDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 27, 2024
3 points

I honestly dont put the card down until im ready to say it. Like i wont put the card down then say it, ill say it as im putting the card down. As far as the last question i dont want to be accommodate...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 27, 2024
2 points

So - u say this presentation was just announced and was not listed on the syllabus as a requirement, yes? If so... go to him ASAP! explain your situation, say that if u were aware of the obligation o...

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School & Academic LifeDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 27, 2024
2 points

I don't know where you live but if you're college doesn't have a department for student accommodation you might just have to talk with him. You should know he probably won't know anything about stutte...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
School & Academic LifeDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 27, 2024
4 points

Depending on where you are in the world you should contact those involved and disclose your stutter. It’s a disability. If there was a requirement for a person in a wheelchair to walk a certain distan...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Access & RightsDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 27, 2024
2 points

Hi! Thank you for the quick reply. I already feel better just by reading your comment! Unfortunatly, there is no such department support available in my college for stuttering. I have never spoken t...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
School & Academic LifeDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 27, 2024
3 points

Hello: have u ever discussed this issue with any student services department at your college? Have you ever spoken to this professor directly before? Are they aware of your struggles? How big is th...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
School & Academic LifeDisclosure & Telling OthersPower Dynamics & Intimidation+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 26, 2024
3 points

OP I would send a follow up thank you email for the telephone interview. I would also mention in a sentence that you have a stutter. Here is a guide from the National Stuttering Association’s guide fo...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 25, 2024
2 points

In my experience it doesn’t cause a fuss at all! I think it really helps make everyone more comfortable :)...

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling Others