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commentr/StutterJul 27, 2021
11 points

I am not sure which jurisdiction you are in, but you should consider filing a complaint. States (if you are in the US) have boards that oversee judicial conduct. This would probably just be a slap on ...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Stigma & BullyingSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJul 27, 2021
32 points

"No, I didn't. I actually have a stutter and my own name is sometimes hard for me. But thanks for thinking it's funny and pointing it out to everyone." Usually they get ashamed of themselves after I s...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterJul 26, 2021
7 points

You need to have the sit down talk with her. People that don’t stutter, don’t understand. How can they? Tell her how she can help you. Find ways of helping yourself if you want to gain fluency. I can ...

Community & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Advice RequestsFluency TechniquesSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2021
2 points

I agree, guys usually tend to open up more. When I made this post, I was just focusing on my own experience, which was a mistake because a few people have set me straight. They don't want or need my h...

Community & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Validation & EmpathySelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2021
4 points

For my friends that I know arent doing it in a malicious manner I'm appreciative because they're just trying to help and I'm fine with that. There is a point tho where you have to say something but yo...

Coping & Advocacy
Self-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2021
3 points

Hii! I've had a similar outbreak recently. I've noticed during my online presentations that I stutter so much that my teachers think I'm having issues with my connection (yikes) and just take over for...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2021
8 points

Hey, u/AnxiousAbrocoma5222! Stuttering has no ‘cure’, but there are a ton of methods and speech therapy techniques to help suppress stuttering at its core. With that said, the other commenter is hitti...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Medicalization / NeurodiversityHope & MotivationSchool & Academic Life+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2021
1 points

I really need to set and enforce better boundaries. The problem is, I can’t bring it up when it’s just happened because I’m too worked up. This leads to them being able to deny it when i bring it up a...

Coping & Advocacy
Self-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJul 19, 2021
1 points

I don't know of this phenomena but you should do what I did, I just straight up told my friends (the ones who would make fun of me) that I don't like my speech or myself in general to be made fun of a...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJul 19, 2021
2 points

Educate them Ignorance is dangerous. Can do damage if left unattended. Educate your friends If they know how you feel about it and still laugh when you stutter then the problem isn't educating t...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesStigma & BullyingFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterJul 19, 2021
8 points

When I banter with my friends, they know my stutter is off limits. I would probably set that boundary...

Coping & Advocacy
Self-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJul 19, 2021
4 points

Good luck. Life long stutter, 40 years and counting. I worked in law enforcement and now as a Children’s Social Worker and I always struggle but these are fields I have always excelled in such as help...

School & WorkCoping & Advocacy
Employment & CareerSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJul 19, 2021
2 points

I have gone from a junior developer to senior to lead and managing a team of developers. Don’t worry about the interviews. Everyone is nervous and struggles. When I am being interviewed I advertise go...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social JudgmentSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2021
6 points

Therapy helped. Mostly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I still get pretty anxious from my stutter at times, but no where near as bad as I was a few years ago. But yeah, my recommendation is therap...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAnxiety & Social JudgmentSeeking Therapy+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 16, 2021
2 points

This is the answer. Telling them up front will not only put you at ease, it will convey confidence that you are in top of the situation (even if you don’t think you are)......

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAuthenticity vs. MaskingDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJul 16, 2021
4 points

This is what I hate about stuttering. What it does to one's development of confidence and self worth. This is a McDonalds job. A McJob, if you will. They are going to be glad to have you. Set your ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 16, 2021
2 points

I highly suggest you disclose your stutter at the top of the interview. Your potential employer won’t be confused as to why you speak in that way, they can better integrate you into their workflow wit...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAuthenticity vs. MaskingEmployment & Career+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 15, 2021
2 points

You could carry around little cards saying something like “I’m a person with a stutter (speech disability). I’m having a hard time speaking today, thank you for being patient”...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJul 14, 2021
2 points

You can if you want, or you can specify if there's an option for stating in the box what it appears to be. Usually I tick 'no' then disclose it to the interviewer in person so I come across as very co...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesIdentity & Self-PerceptionMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJul 13, 2021
3 points

Definitely let them know. At the end of the day, it's no crime to stutter and they have no right to ever belittle or stigmatise you for it so what's the worst that can happen? If anything, my speech t...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & WorkSocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesEmployment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others