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commentr/StutterNov 5, 2022
1 points

>just explain to someone right away that I have a speech impediment this is what I also do. If I hide my condition to someone, my blocks will eventually lead to some misunderstanding that will cos...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 4, 2022
6 points

You can do it! I understand how terrifying it can be. You should talk to you professor, let them know about your stutter. Most professors are very nice and will work with you. Even if they don’t that’...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterNov 4, 2022
15 points

Ive found the best way is to simply confront it. Talk to you Professor and be like “hey, my name is XX, and I would like you to know that I have a stutter (you can mention the level of severity) and w...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesSchool & Academic LifePublic Speaking
postr/StutterNov 3, 2022
9 points

Tips to improve stuttering according to the book: McGuire Programme: for Getting Good at the Sport of Speaking-Souvenir Press (2015)

Tips to improve stuttering according to the book: McGuire Programme: for Getting Good at the Sport of Speaking-Souvenir Press (2015) * Be responsible for your stuttering. You are doing the stuttering,...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterNov 2, 2022
7 points

Putting pressure on yourself to talk faster will just make the stuttering worse. Just prep well and do your best and if you fail, go above your teacher to complain. Prove you did your due diligence by...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Preparation & RehearsalSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterNov 2, 2022
2 points

In order to evaluate the potential effectiveness of your tips, I think it's fair for you to share how long you've been using them, how much improvement you've had, how long that has sustained, and how...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 1, 2022
12 points

Congratulations, these are great times when people can see beyond your speech and realize your talents. I find it helped me when I addressed the elephant in the room and flat out tell them that I stut...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 31, 2022
5 points

On the phone calling a company someone would ask for my name and I would lock up trying to say my name, they would say "forgot your name?" While they had a little chuckle and I would reply without stu...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
postr/StutterOct 25, 2022
59 points

Am I an asshole?

Am I an asshole? Just now I called a hotel I stayed at to get an invoice of what they charged my card for. When I spoke to the manager, he thought the line was cutting out & I explained to him tha...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesStigma & Bullying
postr/StutterOct 24, 2022
16 points

Working with someone who stutters. How can I make things easier?

Working with someone who stutters. How can I make things easier? Hi everyone! So I was assigned to a new work project and the project manager has a bit of a heavy stutter. I have worked with him in t...

Community & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Advice OfferedSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
2 points

-I’ve also gotten mocked by my ex-step mom and my cousin a few times. Safe to say those people aren’t in my life anymore! -And no worries!! I appreciate you sharing your story! I’m glad you at least ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
4 points

Had a boss make fun of me infront of co-workers, I responded with "f-f-f-fuck you" he dropped it after that....

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterOct 23, 2022
12 points

Oh yes… Recently caught a dum-dum at the VA, when I called for an appointment and the phone triage nurse laughed at me for stuttering on my birthdate. I didn’t exactly like that. I called a meeting ...

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Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAccess & RightsAdvice Requests
postr/StutterOct 23, 2022
38 points

My teacher mocked my stutter...

My teacher mocked my stutter... Hello friends! I want to share yet another video I made about an experience with my high school 9th-grade teacher, who mocked my stutter (and overall gave me creepy vi...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Stigma & BullyingSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterOct 22, 2022
2 points

They’re a lot less likely to judge you if they know you have a speech impediment rather than if they think you didn’t do your work...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterOct 21, 2022
4 points

It was a shocking revelation to me that a stutterer gets to be elected in the strongest position in the world and still hides their stutter. Same with King George VI if you’ve ever watched the King’s ...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterOct 21, 2022
2 points

Why does your teacher (and group mates) not know this ahead of time? It’s something you should tell them if you’re going to be giving presentations and being graded on your ability to present. It’s no...

School & WorkCoping & Advocacy
School & Academic LifeSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterOct 21, 2022
3 points

That’s actually awesome though that your fear came to life. Now you know you can survive it and use the experience as strength going forward in life. Now you don’t have to feel a need to dwell on an i...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & WorkSocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesSchool & Academic LifeDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterOct 21, 2022
1 points

Please finish my sentences. I understand that you don’t owe me your time and if I’m wasting your time, then you have the right to speed things along. Time is finite. My emotions and pride have no righ...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterOct 21, 2022
6 points

You should! Like I told another commenter, as a kid it felt scary to approach them, but as an adult I realize I shouldn't have been scared at all....

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others