commentr/StutterDecember 18, 2025
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I've also stuttered all my life. I'm married with 3 sons. I'm a successful corporate accountant. The phone and video presentations are the hardest. I always tell people I've never talked to before in these situations that I stutter. It puts everyone more at ease. In midlife I actually started using my middle name because I always stuttered introducing myself and I found it easier to say. That might be drastic for some, but everyone got used to it and now its just my name. I also say "I'm (name)" not just the name. I's are soft sounds and starting off like that helps me ease into introducing myself!
Themes
Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & RelationshipsSchool & Work
Subthemes
Hiding & ConcealmentFeared Words & NamesAnticipating StutteringDisclosure & Telling OthersEmployment & Career
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