commentr/StutterJanuary 10, 2026

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100% possible I stutter and joined the army right after high school. I did active duty infantry for 4 years, then switched to reserved for another 4. The biggest challenge I faced was speaking to authority figures, which there’s a lot of. My anxiety always tended to ramp up when talking to them, which also caused my stutter to go crazy. As my confidence grew though, my stutter got manageable. Most don’t care if you stutter, AS LONG AS YOU KNOW YOUR STUFF. Compensate for your stutter by learning your job front and back, or being a physical genetic freak. Or both! You’re much less likely to be given a hard time for stuttering if you’re confident, know your job, and excel physically. It can be rough at times, but honestly I’d do it again. Just don’t go expecting to be operating a radio lol.

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School & WorkSocial & RelationshipsCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience

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Employment & CareerPower Dynamics & IntimidationStress & Fight/FlightHope & Motivation