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commentr/StutterOct 21, 2022
3 points

When I was younger it felt scary to tell them. As an adult, I kick myself for being scared to tell them. They're just a human who should have the decency to understand speech impediments are something...

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commentr/StutterOct 21, 2022
3 points

Okay but that’s brave. I have to start telling my instructors then because I have a lisp and do stutter...

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commentr/StutterOct 21, 2022
3 points

Do not assume I am finished when I simply got a block....

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commentr/StutterOct 21, 2022
28 points

When I was in school, I told all my teachers I have a speech impediment and doing presentations, reading out loud, etc, will be hard for me. I tell them its something I'm born with and can't change it...

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commentr/StutterOct 21, 2022
1 points

Generally, fuck everyone who is not interested in talking too you. Fuck them even more if it’s because of your stuttering. My grandma kinda does this, so I rarely engange in conversations with her. Be...

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commentr/StutterOct 20, 2022
7 points

I want others to know that they can finish my sentences because I stutter on all letters a lot. I'm more comfortable if people finish my sentences...

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postr/StutterOct 20, 2022
5 points

What would you want other people to know about stuttering?

What would you want other people to know about stuttering? Hi peeps, only few of my friends know that I stutter and for Stuttering Awareness Day, I want to come up (Idk if that's the right word choice...

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commentr/StutterOct 20, 2022
1 points

Look, you do you. I don’t really care if you’re okay with avoiding presentations at all costs. I don’t know how bad your stutter is and that would likely play a part in this. I will say though I don’t...

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commentr/StutterOct 19, 2022
3 points

I’ll agree to disagree. I think society should suck it up and have the patience to let us speak. It’s not a reality right now but it could be. I value people over companies and would love to see more ...

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commentr/StutterOct 19, 2022
2 points

You're allowed to say "can't speak" and use a pen and paper. And even do miming and pointing. I'm sorry this made you sad. I hope things improve for you....

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commentr/StutterOct 19, 2022
3 points

My solution to this was simple: Tell my teachers/professors/whoever that I physically can't do it. My stutter gets way too bad when public speaking - So not only is it embarrasing, it's also an inacc...

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commentr/StutterOct 19, 2022
3 points

Don't quit because of an asshole like that. Don't give them that power over you. It's a little alarming that your manager entertained this person without chewing them out (or perhaps they did, but no...

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commentr/StutterOct 18, 2022
3 points

I suggest you put the registration into your partners name or one of your sons. I myself have been detained a couple of times due to public intoxication due to misunderstandings to do with my stutter....

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commentr/StutterOct 14, 2022
3 points

Any time I have an interview, meet with leadership, do a presentation, whatever, I say something along the lines of this: "Before we begin, I'd like to let you know that I have a speech impediment whi...

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commentr/StutterOct 13, 2022
5 points

Tips that helped me: * Ask him if you prefer to finish his sentences or that you can try to finish them. I always chose 'people can finish my sentences' because of how severe my speech is * Tell him ...

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postr/StutterOct 13, 2022
30 points

A serious question.

A serious question. I have a new colleague at my workplace. We work pretty colse together but he has a stutter. I am looking for ways on making communication between us easier but i am struggling. Do ...

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commentr/StutterOct 13, 2022
1 points

I was talking about this the other day. My nephew is starting his career training as an accountant and when I was in his shoes many years ago I held back from applying for many jobs. Even though I ch...

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commentr/StutterOct 11, 2022
16 points

I feel you on this, I've been in similar situations at various jobs. Or just communicating with my coworkers. I tend to mke a little joke about it, and break the ice while telling someone "Hey, I st...

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postr/StutterOct 9, 2022
29 points

A message of encouragement to my fellow stutterers

A message of encouragement to my fellow stutterers I encourage you, to not give a single fuck about what people think. I spend every day humiliated by my stutter. A very obvious and debilitating stut...

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commentr/StutterOct 8, 2022
3 points

That price for some of us is truly priceless. Double edge sword. Not all can show who they are and what they are. Some hide in complete fear due to social restrictions. However the absolute is.... ...

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