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commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2024
4 points

It’s not that I don’t think he’ll understand, but he’s from a very conservative part of the country. I’m just afraid that it’ll get written off as an “excuse” to get out of social interactions....

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2024
10 points

Have you disclosed that you have a speech impediment? And that it makes less than thrilled to talk if you don't have to. I'm sure he'd understand. The more direct and open the better. Just what us g...

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2024
2 points

I dunno, since leaving school I've only had one overt reaction to my stammering and that was on the phone. In my adult life it's never happened face to face....

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Stigma & BullyingDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2024
2 points

I know how you feel. I've had that same comment made to me before. I used to come up with some dumb reason but now I'm just honest and say I stutter and they are completely ok with that :)...

Social & RelationshipsCommunity & Support
Disclosure & Telling OthersValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2024
6 points

I would just let them know up front that you have a speech impediment. Often takes a lot of the pressure off, and all the interviewers I’ve dealt with were very understanding about it....

Social & RelationshipsSchool & Work
Disclosure & Telling OthersEmployment & Career
postr/StutterFeb 21, 2024
7 points

How do I take phone calls without the caller thinking I'm dumb?

How do I take phone calls without the caller thinking I'm dumb? I had a phone screening interview for a job on Monday, but the caller was about to hang because she said I was unprepared. I made up an ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 19, 2024
2 points

From my experience, you should talk to your son about stuttering and have a constant open dialogue about it. My grandma stuttered too and we never spoke about it. It was always an unspoken bond we sha...

Parent & CaregiverSocial & Relationships
Home SupportDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2024
5 points

I actually recently stopped when I realised that most people will react the same way and its not the end of the world or I just tell them that I stutter which also helps ALOT...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2024
12 points

Do the work to fix what happened. Talk to her. Tell her you stutter. If you leave it as is, this episode is likely to haunt you. >just mentally gave up. Don't let that be the end of the story. Don...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2024
1 points

Hey man! Well done for getting to med school interviews. If you can pass organic chemistry you are an accomplished person. “If you can’t hide it, feature it.” You can weave in your stuttering expe...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterFeb 13, 2024
3 points

You know what I do to make it better. I start by saying hey I stutter so if I get caught it it’s ok. Also practice some interview questions and telling yourself you got this it’s cake...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2024
1 points

In the past when I would go on dates, the first thing I would talk about is how I stutter. It just helps the other person understand you better and takes the pressure off of you. I always felt I had t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterFeb 9, 2024
2 points

Have you ever mentioned your Stuttering in CV application for job?

Have you ever mentioned your Stuttering in CV application for job? ...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterFeb 8, 2024
7 points

That sounds pretty awful for sure. But Every negative experience I have had is when someone doesn’t realize I stutter. I understand it’s uncomfortable to say you stutter, but I feel better feeling und...

Social & RelationshipsCommunity & Support
Disclosure & Telling OthersValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterFeb 8, 2024
4 points

That’s the thing I didn’t even feel comfortable enough to express that I stuttered to him , I dunno it’s a vibe. Sometimes I do, I guess I don’t have the courage to express it, only when I feel safe i...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 8, 2024
3 points

This may not be the answer you're looking for but one thing you could do to help relieve some of the anxiety is to let the class know you have a stutter. It helps set expectations for everyone and all...

Social & RelationshipsSchool & Work
Disclosure & Telling OthersSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterFeb 8, 2024
1 points

I dont bother mentioning i stutter, because they can clearly see, unless they ask....

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterFeb 8, 2024
3 points

As an uncle of many and having a good handful of step children over the years most children will either ask why I talk like that or maybe ask if Im really forgetful and I just casually will say I was...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Stigma & BullyingDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterFeb 8, 2024
2 points

I know how you feel! I work as a community pharmacist and often have to call mostly patients but also GPs and other pharmacists at surgeries. What I would suggest: Maybe discuss your stutter with th...

School & WorkSocial & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling OthersFluency Techniques+1 more
postr/StutterFeb 8, 2024
2 points

any advice for supporting someone with a stutter?

any advice for supporting someone with a stutter? I have a wicked crush on this person and just want them to feel comfortable around me. I myself am an anxious person so I like to try and lessen that ...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others