commentr/StutterMay 13, 2014

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I feel as if a lot of people assume that stuttering means you're anxious, scared, etc...which obviously don't play well in an interview. One strategy I've used is to bring up my stutter in a funny way when talking to new people. Something like, "Oh, by the way, I have a stutter, but don't worry, I'm not having a seizure or anything, haha." Although I feel stupid for having to call attention to it, it does seem to put the other person at ease and feel more comfortable with the fact that it's occurring. It also kind of puts you in control of the stutter by having you be the first person that brings it up. It's rough out there for people who have these "invisible" disabilities. You have to sell yourself a little harder or keep looking until you find something that doesn't judge you because of how you talk.

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Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work

Subthemes

Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career

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