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commentr/StutterSep 13, 2023
1 points

great job on disclosing your stutter during the interview. After you get the job the transition will be much easier since everyone will already know...

Social & RelationshipsSchool & Work
Disclosure & Telling OthersEmployment & Career
postr/StutterSep 10, 2023
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I have a stutter— so does a new friend I have made

I have a stutter— so does a new friend I have made I’ve always stumbled on my words in stressful, emotional, happy, or exciting situations (very very badly when I’m tipsy). It’s noticeable but does no...

Speech & StutteringEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Repetitions & ProlongationsAnxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 10, 2023
1 points

Some good advice here! Non-stutterers have trouble finding jobs, so apply apply apply! I used to not want to be up front about it in interviews, but now I do almost 100% of the time. Saying something ...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2023
1 points

Heard this at a NSA conference in 2000: let people know you stutter. I tell people, I sometimes have trouble talking. Helps me. Hope this helps someone....

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 8, 2023
1 points

I was told by many employers and colleagues that my stutter made me seem honest and dependable and that was a huge asset. I was sent into situations to improve communication between troubled departmen...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 8, 2023
1 points

Whenever I need to introduce myself and I know I‘ll block on my name I just say „sorry I have a stutter“ first because honestly I have zero patient to deal with assholes...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 8, 2023
1 points

Sometimes when I’m ordering at a restaurant or other places I will just use a fake name that is easier for me to say. Lol But what I do is before I introduce myself I tell everyone that I stutter so ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterSep 7, 2023
1 points

Nervous about passing my stuttering genes

Nervous about passing my stuttering genes I recently got engaged to my bf of almost 6 years - and I am so excited! We are planning to get married next summer and my fiance and I were talking about our...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Genetic & Family FactorsAnxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterSep 6, 2023
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New Job, trying to accept my stutter

New Job, trying to accept my stutter Hi guys, long time lurker here. Also English is not my first language so sorry in advance. I just started a new job last week, it's really great and giving me ki...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 5, 2023
1 points

Yes I used to have a thing with a girl and she would tell me "I want you to speak more I really like your voice you should stop being so quiet" which really ticked me off and we broke up shortly after...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2023
1 points

I had a situation earlier this year at work... Been at the job since last year. I'm fluent. Had my stuttering under control for years and years. i.e. No one at works knows that I have a stutter. One...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2023
1 points

I met someone recently who had a badge mentioning his visual impairment, so I see no reason why you can't have a badge mentioning your stutter....

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2023
1 points

I wish it was socially acceptable to hold up a sign that says "I am stuck for a moment. just wait and let me finish. This is speech impediment." and if they still interrupt after seeing that sign, I m...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 2, 2023
1 points

In my many years of experience, they have *no idea* I’m struggling to talk because of an actual issue/disability. When they fund out, they are horrified. I’ve learned how to bypass this situation...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterAug 31, 2023
1 points

It's not their life it's yours. Family will mean well can't change them. My parents used to blame themselves so it must be different from this. There are things you can try but not everything works f...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling OthersStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterAug 30, 2023
1 points

I'll probably try not to at first then make it incredibly awkward for a moment, then just let them know. Then continue...non the less, you win some and you lose some, just like most people....

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 30, 2023
1 points

Usually I let people know I have a stutter beforehand. Kind of embarrassing but it’ll make you way less anxious. Introductions are the worst for me and I’m mid 20’s, you’ll get through it though trust...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 29, 2023
1 points

Whenever you do it . I have a block stutter. So whenever I stop talking and can’t continue even when meeting someone new, or being on the phone , I’m still somehow able to say “sorry I have a stutter...

Social & RelationshipsSpeech & Stuttering
Disclosure & Telling OthersBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterAug 29, 2023
1 points

If you have a particular type of stutter where you might have involuntary extraordinary movements around your mouth and jaw area (related to stuttering obvs) and especially if you're meeting the other...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterAug 29, 2023
1 points

Telling just after a brief introduction is good ig "Excuse me if I stutter in between tho" Like this...

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling Others