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commentr/StutterJun 2, 2020
4 points

One thing my dad (also stutters) tried to teach me growing up is that being unable to talk fluently in fact gives you an advantage. I know this sounds really strange but not being able to talk has gi...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJun 1, 2020
1 points

I mean it’s not that bad being in a service job but it’s just kind of hard to ask for things or explain stuff because it’s takes longer then “usual” to say stuff. I’m going to try to go back to therap...

School & WorkTherapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Employment & CareerSeeking TherapyMindfulness & Breathing+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 1, 2020
6 points

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS 👏 on your MBA. Second, all of your hard work is paying off and I commend you on moving forward. I've had my stutter since age 5 from a dog attack and now I am nationa...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationEmployment & CareerAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterJun 1, 2020
26 points

Hard work pays off at times

Hard work pays off at times I stuttered forever in my childhood. I still do. I was depressed, I still am at times. I lacked confidence. I can speak well, but only in my mind. I always wanted to be a ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Severity & FluctuationSadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency+2 more
commentr/StutterMay 31, 2020
1 points

\>> 1.How old did you start suttering and how old were you when you stopped stuttering? I remember stuttering ever since I started talking. \>> 2.Did you start talking better eventually...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & WorkIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationEmployment & CareerIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 30, 2020
1 points

I used to stuttered from a very young age (when my dad left actually) until 10 and then it came back from 15 to 21-22. Worst thing that could happen to me back then was to read something out loud at h...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Strategic Swearing/CursingRoles & PerformanceAvoidance & Substitution+2 more
commentr/StutterMay 30, 2020
3 points

Lots of people struggle to transfer fluency techniques from practising with a therapist or on their own to the “real world”. This is usually the hardest part of therapy. Stuttering tends to be worse ...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Fluency TechniquesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2020
3 points

Yes I know that but it is enough for me to be able to go to college and get a job and to have reason to WAKE UP in the morning...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2020
3 points

TL;DR , Started to stutter in gr.4 , now in university and have become adept at hiding it due to stuttering at the beginning of sentences. As well as just losing the stutter naturally. Oftentimes do n...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentSchool & Academic Life+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2020
8 points

Can I answer, kinda? Still improving though! I wasn't sure when it started but it's definitely since young. I have a very sheltered upbringing and rarely talks to anyone other than my family. My pare...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 27, 2020
1 points

What about a cook? No customer service if you go to a fast food place it won't be anything too complicated...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 27, 2020
2 points

Yeah I have thought about delivery before, it seems like a good job. Unfortunately I can't drive so I don't think I'll be what there looking for....

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 26, 2020
2 points

I used to do pizza delivery when I was young. It's no where near as much customer service as a counter or phone job and it's all face to face. People want there pizza they don't care what you are sayi...

School & Work
Employment & Career
postr/StutterMay 26, 2020
4 points

Anyone pursuing or aspiring for a postgraduate degree in a foreign country with a moderate to severe stutter?

Anyone pursuing or aspiring for a postgraduate degree in a foreign country with a moderate to severe stutter? I have got admission in a foreign University for my postgraduate degree. I was thinking if...

School & Work
Employment & Career
postr/StutterMay 26, 2020
2 points

concerned about career shift into mental health counseling

concerned about career shift into mental health counseling I've had an intuition for a while telling me to pursue a career in counseling/therapy but I've never took it seriously due to the social anxi...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. MaskingEmployment & Career
postr/StutterMay 26, 2020
9 points

Limited Job Opportunities

Limited Job Opportunities In light of this quarantine with my semester wrapping up, I was hoping to get a side job to make some extra cash this summer. Unfortunately the only remote jobs that dont req...

Community & SupportSchool & Work
Advice RequestsEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 23, 2020
2 points

Glad it went well. If you are really passionate about teaching, don't give up your passion, no matter what. I have worked as a newspaper reporter and editor for almost 40 years and try not to let my s...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Acceptance & PrideEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2020
3 points

I wish you the best of luck. Think positively and I guess believe in fate. You will land the right job! I honestly believe it was a miracle I landed my two internships before and yes ngl it is way har...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkCauses & Variability
Hope & MotivationEmployment & CareerStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2020
4 points

Hello. I feel you 100%. Although I have some friends, I always though I could make so much more friends if I would not stutter. I am looking for Job now and I can tell you is pretty hard. I always thi...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Helplessness & AgencyEmployment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterMay 17, 2020
14 points

Do you feel like you could change the world, if you didn't have a stutter?

Do you feel like you could change the world, if you didn't have a stutter? I've had a mild stutter for most of my life. Although it was kind of noticeable and I sometimes did get made fun of at school...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more