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commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2021
2 points

Yes, they won’t reject you because of your stutter. This goes for presentations and job interviews. I stuttered in my job interview 1-2 weeks back. I experienced a few blocks (serious ones) and then r...

School & WorkIdentity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerAcceptance & PrideHiding & Concealment+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2021
10 points

Congratulations!! Keep in mind though that stuttering isn’t a bad thing — when we let our stutters negatively affect us, that’s when it’s a bad thing! We can’t always help how much we stutter and that...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2021
3 points

Hi man, I have been there myself. Recently I have given 4 presentations in colleague and in all of them I stuttered. The only thing I can told you is to go and face the thing. It doesn’t matter if you...

School & WorkCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Public SpeakingStress & Fight/FlightHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2021
19 points

In my opinion you shouldnt be too happy that you stuttered less, you should be happy that you were brave enough and did communicate successfully even with stutter. The path you are taking is dangerous...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideMindset shiftHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2021
5 points

I know it's easier said than done but you've just got to push yourself for it. As all of us here knows, there good days and bad days speech wise. I wish you all the best!...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2021
4 points

Wow that’s great and honestly really inspiring! It’s always been a fear of mine that I won’t be able to pursue the job I want because of my stutter. I just need to stop caring what other ppl think and...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2021
7 points

Your stutter won't stop you only you can. I've always had a stutter but have managed to control it by being overly confident, I'm now working in an Emergency Service role which involves a lot of speak...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentEmployment & CareerHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2021
1 points

You didn't make it this far only to drop out in the end. You got this! Presentations and oral exams in college were always a nightmare for me to the point I'd go hide in the restroom when I had one an...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hope & MotivationSchool & Academic LifeHelplessness & Agency
postr/StutterFeb 21, 2021
80 points

i told my bf that i love him last night

i told my bf that i love him last night i ususally just say it in the discord chat and stuff. but this night, i was able to tell him. i feel fckin proud of myself lol mention he helped me say it to...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hope & MotivationDisclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2021
9 points

This is EXCITING!!!!!! Instead of seeing this as negative, see it as a positive. Your bravery will bring about awareness!! Congrats and Good Luck !!!...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationPublic Awareness / Media
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2021
1 points

Take care mate! I'm 40 and I can promise you: it will get better - you will care less about it. There is so many great things in live to be grateful for but we were given this trait which can shadow s...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2021
1 points

I stutter sometimes But I have improved dramatically over the few years. Some of what helped me was: Taking a full breath before speaking, always speak while exhaling (outhaling), don't always feel ba...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2021
2 points

You summed up the stuttering experience very well. I don't know how old you are, but at around age 19 I overcame my stutter so I witnessed all levels of school, work, social life etc being miserable. ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & MotivationAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2021
5 points

I have a tip for you that has helped me alot. Just accept that you are a person who stutters and you deserve to live too. Then the next step would be being brave. Just be brave about representing your...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideMindset shiftHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2021
6 points

I’m a college stutter who stutters. I’m going to school for speech therapy! I constantly feel like quitting but honestly sometimes you gotta power through. Don’t let short term emotions ruin long term...

Emotional Experience
Helplessness & AgencyHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2021
3 points

Hi, I'm a college student too, and I stutter. The first two years or so were quite hard for me. I even dropped one year and I was quite ready to quit everything. It was hard, but I didn't, and today I...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Helplessness & AgencyAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2021
1 points

Don't give up. Some people just don't get it. It's harsh to face such situations I agree. But really the ultimate truth is we can't control how other people view us. So be strong and move on and keep ...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyHope & Motivation
postr/StutterFeb 16, 2021
5 points

A little encouragement

A little encouragement I visit here infrequently and have had a stutter my whole living memory. The last year or two has been pretty rough and can echo a lot of what I see in some of the posts about t...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Hope & MotivationSeverity & FluctuationMindset shift
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2021
2 points

I know but it shouldn’t be an excuse to not try. I think you can train yourself over time to become a more effective communicator - which will mean you’ll be better at focusing on all of these things ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2021
1 points

Would LOVE if you could post an update in the future. So great the way you are approaching this with such a positive mindset and level head, totally awesome!...

Emotional Experience
Hope & Motivation