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I usually just say ‘excuse I have a small stutter’ and keep trying the word until it comes out. I’m convinced many people have never seen someone with a stutter before and if I just advise I have a st...

Engaging in self-harm indicates that you don’t yet face the internal ability to “just do it”, as many are suggesting. 1. Make eye contact when talking. Hold it. (Worst outcome is the person taki...

Thank you for your comments. Same to you my friend. At 52 yes my stuttering has gotten better just due to maturity but I still face a lot of the same issues I did when I was younger. The hardest part...

52 year old stutter been doing it for life. I have dealt with the same thing. No 100% solid answer. I turned into an asshole of sorts in the sense that when someone tries to belittle me like that I ge...

Ok that makes sense then who cares what they think or say now cause you’ll never see them again lol...

Theses people won’t really friends. They were like in between friends and acquaintances so I didn’t want to make some big deal over it, also they were all seniors so there not gonna be there in like 2...

Yeah I get it there has been times I let ppl Slide with comments like that pick and choose your battles but you should never let friends slide with that because they might do it again. Have a great da...

Normally I’m really good about telling people off about that stuff but I had just asked some else not to finish my word for me, and they go supper defensive :|. So I didn’t want to be just up everyone...

This is a great response. And if it causes the did-you-forget-your-name person some discomfort, that's fine. Hopefully that discomfort will help to train them for future encounters....

I can't stand when they joke "did you forget your name" inside my head I'm like no and do a round house kick....

Done it as well in a BJJ gym. The person feels awkward and might not deserve it but what else can you do?...

Quick tip when they do this just say “I've got a stutter mate” done this on a building site. You've never seen someone go so pale....

Stutter at very specific words including my name

Stutter at very specific words including my name I used to stutter a lot (on almost every word) as a kid, but I taught myself to replace the words whenever possible (which is most of the time). As I g...

Or just try saying your name, and if you get too stuck, spell it out or write it down. Just laugh it off and say, “I stutter, having a tough time with my name haha..” or just “Having a hard time talki...

People should wait until you can say your name. Never change a word because others could feel inpatient. That's none on your business! Allow yourself to requiere more time than the average to speak ...

Start polishing your resume and giving interviews for other companies. This company where you work seems super toxic and ignorant. Life is too short to be treated this way for something outside the re...

Sounds like discrimination and possibly a violation of the ADA (if you live in America). Proud of you for standing up for yourself. I would document all of these interactions somewhere. If they haven'...

Partner and HR made fun of my stutter

Partner and HR made fun of my stutter Hello everyone. I work for an accounting firm. Prior to my interview beginning, I told the 3 interviewers that I have a stutter and you might see it during the in...

Dude that’s so awesome that you’re trying. Keep at it. You didn’t say you were looking for suggestions but practice in a mirror. Don’t look away when you get those blocks. When you find yourself comi...

Not going to tell you it won’t be hard, it can get hard for sure but don’t ever give up. You can go to military school or any higher education with a stutter. You can work and form meaningful relation...