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commentr/StutterMar 2, 2021
5 points

I was in this situation too, when I had to choose between science, commerce or arts, I chose science thinking that I won't have to talk much there although I was a bit more into commerce. Looking back...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 1, 2021
1 points

Glad to hear that you've had positive results with this. Saying that you stutter at the beginning gives you the upper hand. It's like you took the power and strength that not admitting had over you. ...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Disclosure & Telling OthersHope & MotivationMindfulness & Breathing
postr/StutterMar 1, 2021
26 points

You will get through this.. I promise

You will get through this.. I promise It was 6:32pm Christmas eve of 2016 We all sat around the dinner table. All of us.  Mom, Dad, brother, aunt, uncle, cousins, grandma.  Everybodys relaxed, t...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 1, 2021
2 points

I can relate to this because my stutter used to be much worse in my childhood and teens so it really does get better over time. That's impressive and I'm really proud of you! I think facing your fears...

Speech & StutteringEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Onset & Life-Stage ChangesHope & MotivationFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMar 1, 2021
1 points

I really love this mindset as well and I'm so proud of you and happy to see your stutter didn't stop you from passing your interviews. I wish you all the best on your new job. I thought no matter ho...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkCoping & Advocacy
Hope & MotivationEmployment & CareerFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMar 1, 2021
6 points

The two comments above give great advice but I'll still give some of mine! \- If you clarify you have a stutter, it might get some pressure off of your shoulders. This will also clear the elephant in...

Social & RelationshipsSchool & WorkCoping & Advocacy
Disclosure & Telling OthersSchool & Academic LifeFluency Techniques+2 more
commentr/StutterMar 1, 2021
8 points

Not a stutterer, but the advice I would give is to let them know that you stutter, and then, well, do your best to give a good speech. Good does not mean stutter-free, rather interesting and impactful...

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Disclosure & Telling OthersPublic SpeakingHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 28, 2021
2 points

It was indeed a very difficult situation.I got upset because of it throughout my entire teenage but I always held onto hope thinking that stutter isn't what drives me and I kept moving forward in my l...

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 28, 2021
1 points

I have stuttered my entire life with varying degrees of "openness" for the first 28 years or so I never spoke about it or even acknowledged it really. So there was a huge wall built up. I started my j...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportEmotional Experience
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postr/StutterFeb 27, 2021
83 points

You can do anything!

You can do anything! Hey everyone! I’ve been a stutterer my whole life, and I used to absolutely dread speaking in front of people. I would be endlessly stressed about giving presentations in school ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2021
23 points

I'm sorry you had to go through this. There is still plenty good things in your life, I bet. We have this shit but still plenty to live for and be happy. Just try to accept it and maybe prepare workar...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAdvice RequestsHope & Motivation
postr/StutterFeb 26, 2021
1 points

I cured my speech block and how I did it.

I cured my speech block and how I did it. [removed]...

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commentr/StutterFeb 24, 2021
2 points

Saleman isn't the ideal job for a person who stutters lol. But it is the ideal job of a person who stutters and wants to improve his fluency! Keep at it and your speech will improve....

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAvoidance & SubstitutionHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 24, 2021
3 points

I have had mine for 13 years. You have to be comfortable with it before you wont stress. So dont worry. Thats how it works Great job love to hear great progress!!...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 24, 2021
1 points

I sell furniture exclusively over the phone. I find people are mostly patient when I stutter. Something that helps me is that I'm an expert at my products and every word I say is valuable to the cus...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHiding & ConcealmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 24, 2021
4 points

If I had a dollar for every bomb, I would drive 3 Teslas and 1 Range Rover. I learned from every failure and applied it to the next one. Keep moving forward...

Emotional Experience
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commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2021
7 points

I am always open and upfront about my stutter in interviews. It frankly is a disability and there’s no shame in that. It’s a struggle that we have to deal with and that’s okay. Many many people would ...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
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commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2021
2 points

You got this! Feel free to DM me if you want to practice. I have to give live webinars now and they are recorded & put on the internet for all to see. I'm finally coming to terms with that being o...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hope & MotivationPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2021
3 points

First of all, know that you are COURAGEOUS!!! I am in the same boat. Since Covid, I was removed from all human interaction and placed at home working remotely through Zoom and Teams. I give 3 to 5...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & VariabilitySchool & Work
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commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2021
1 points

Ok that’s rlly good! I just thought for some reason thought it wouldn’t be possible so thank god it is...

Emotional Experience
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