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commentr/StutterMar 18, 2019
8 points

This is exactly why I believe speech disorders are some of the most awful disabilities. Your stutter prevented you from succeeding in something I’m positive you’re great in! More research has to be ...

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commentr/StutterMar 17, 2019
10 points

26 M, and I went to a leading school in my field as well and I wanted to add something eloquent and inspirational and be like 'yeah, you can do it!' - but honestly, after reading it my main response w...

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commentr/StutterMar 17, 2019
2 points

I'm in a similar situation. I live in Egypt and I go to one of the shittiest universities in the world. Anyway, in order to increase my network, improve my soft skills, fill my CV with some shit, bl...

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commentr/StutterMar 17, 2019
7 points

I'm 29 and Female. Please don't be discouraged. I had a similar experience where I was a trainee exacutive at my country's leading advertising agency. Due to my stuttering and fear of public speaking,...

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commentr/StutterMar 17, 2019
14 points

I'm really sorry for you, friend; that sounds like a horrible experience. But I'm also amazed that you've achieved what you have. You're at one of the best universities in your country, that's an eno...

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commentr/StutterMar 16, 2019
1 points

Wow - I feel like we're the same person. I work in public accounting too and have the same struggle with participation. Glad to hear it's gotten better with age!...

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postr/StutterMar 16, 2019
1 points

Become a personal trainer

Become a personal trainer Hi people, I'm 25 years old male working on a building site as plubmer. Also been doing sports for the past 5 years, such as wrestling, grappling, weight lifting, cradio tra...

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postr/StutterMar 16, 2019
8 points

Become a personal trainer

Become a personal trainer Hi people, I'm 25 years old male working on a building site as plubmer. Also been doing sports for the past 5 years, such as wrestling, grappling, weight lifting, cradio tra...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterMar 14, 2019
2 points

It actually went surprisingly well. The first was alright, 2nd went much better. But the interviewer had more of a calm style. They both understood after I told them about my stutter, like usual. Prep...

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commentr/StutterMar 14, 2019
1 points

This. I worked in a hotel and had to stutter through check in processes and guest/employee issues all day long for over 2 years. By shamelessly stuttering and accepting that it was there, no one comme...

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commentr/StutterMar 14, 2019
1 points

I work in the hospitality industry as a front desk manager and I am a female who stutters. I’ve stuttered since I was a child and although it was much worse as a child I still struggle at the age of 2...

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commentr/StutterMar 13, 2019
1 points

Same. Struggle through it- There's really no other choice and it's worth it. Prepare as much as you can, know what you want to say, and practice. It may or may not help, but I've found when I understa...

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commentr/StutterMar 13, 2019
3 points

This guy knows how to stutter. ​ I'm about the same age and in a good job. Though I feel my career was hindered at the beginning, it was because of my \*fear\* of stammering. &#x200...

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commentr/StutterMar 13, 2019
3 points

I can relate - I've been in the business world for almost 20 years (I'm 41) and have been in the situations you describe. Some ideas that some to mind (not sure if any of these would help): * Is the...

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postr/StutterMar 12, 2019
3 points

I'm in trouble peeps

I'm in trouble peeps Obvious throwaway. I have had a stutter my whole life. Severity depends on the day but I would generally categorize it as mild to moderate. EXCEPT MY FUCKING NAME. I stutter badl...

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commentr/StutterMar 12, 2019
3 points

Journalist and editor for 7 years now run a magazine. Probably done well over 2,000 interviews. Stuttered through it all....

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commentr/StutterMar 12, 2019
1 points

Go for it. No one cares that you stutter. They care if you don’t do your job. Make the calls and talk when you need to. Just throw yourself into it even if you’re terrified....

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commentr/StutterMar 12, 2019
1 points

I work at a grocery store in the produce department and I always talk with customers and help find the right ingredients for the food and my stutter has never caused a issue. Except the one time a def...

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commentr/StutterMar 12, 2019
8 points

I'm currently 17 and going through the same thing. I still haven't figured out how to get past this but millions of people out there did, so why shouldnt I? Of course confidence is key. Personally, wh...

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commentr/StutterMar 12, 2019
2 points

You took me back to my first day at work. Our orientation was going on in a conference room, every one casually introducing themselves. My heart rate was mimicking step function with my turn getting c...

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