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Yeah, that can be a chain reaction. I think it can help to get out in front of it by explaining stuttering in a way they can understand. Then you usually end up, if someone laughs, with at least a kid...

When you approach those words, try this: Look up, make firm/proud eye contact with something/someone Slow. Down. And. Clearly. Enunciate. Sounds. Leading. Up. To. Challenging. Words And know you...

Disclosing helped me go from being without heat for 3 days bc of fear of the phone - to only worrying about my stutter once every 3 days. It took about a month. I was at mechanic today, and they ...

People laugh bc they do not understand. At all. If they knew it was painful (emotionally and physically), and you struggled with it, most people would be horrified at thought of laughing. Start by...

I'm the chief executive of a financial institution. I purposely put myself infront of customers all my life and faced that I needed to talk to them....

For two prior jobs I was a supervisor over a team of roughly 5 people, give or take. The latest position I was on the phones, a LOT. And if there’s one thing stutterers have in common, it’s we all hat...

Write your manager an email or text. Explain that you stutter, and how you would appreciate their support....

I agree with asking. My husband stutters, and he does appreciate people being told in advance, but how it’s done matters. He would definitely prefer that it be disclosed in private, rather than as som...

People are not aware of the challenges we face as people who stutter. Think of it as an opportunity to say “I stutter, spelling is easier thank you” and at the end of the day EFF them!!!! 🤌🏻...

Definitely let your family know that you're trying to work on your stutter at home too. And people will interrupt me when I stutter. It's so annoying. Best of luck with speach therapy brother....

Shame on your family for treating you in any way differently for your stutter. You matter, what you have to say matters, and if it takes you a few seconds more to say what you need- Screw them, they c...

2 things, a pin and a small notebook. I wear a pin that says “I stutter, please be patient”. People read it before I get the chance to talk 9/10 so now I get less confused faces and questions. On ...

Ask the employee first for permission before revealing this to others. Also you might want to ask for them for suggestions on whether they would like their turn skipped, or they want you to help intro...

Please try this instead. Write down “I stutter and have difficulty getting my words out.” Show them that, make normal eye contact with pharmacist/cashier and start. Talking. Very. Slo...

Showing up is half the battle. Really. Force yourself to go. Talk to the school. You aren't alone. There are other people that require support at school. ASK FOR HELP. no reason that your stutter sh...

I’m sorry, from one stutterer to another, I know it’s not easy…but sitting down and having a pity party is never the answer. I’m proud that you are looking for answers and trying to get better. I ca...

Your “don’t prioritise fluency” is really good! Rather than focusing on being fluent, focus should really be on your answer! Another thing that helps me in interview situations is starting out by dis...

I relate. Here are my tips: - Try to shift your focus away from your stutter. I do this by focusing on the question the interviewer is asking me and focusing my thoughts on the content of the answer ...

You have to stand up for yourself! People don't care about, if a sentence takes longer than usual. If they make fun of you or anything else, they just suck! Speaking is the only way to learn how to s...

I believe this technique isn't appropriate if you don't want your stutter to define you and/or if you don't want special treatment....