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commentr/StutterMar 26, 2021
3 points

Probably not who you're wanting to respond lol but for my high school capstone class I was a TA for a middle school math class and a science class. I didn't do a lot of teaching but I did some and I d...

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commentr/StutterMar 26, 2021
3 points

Good job letting the trainer know! Self advocacy is really important with stuttering. Was your trainer saying "OHHHHH" in a nice way or like "oh this is awkward" way? Try to find the nicest person "ab...

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commentr/StutterMar 25, 2021
1 points

Keep doing what you're doing. Different things are going to be offensive to different people. On my end, I get pissed off when people finish what I'm going to say because it makes me feel like my word...

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postr/StutterMar 25, 2021
5 points

Just an idea

Just an idea As a man who's been stuttering since the age of two, I have a recommendation for the vocally challenged out there: call in to a local radio station you like. It's a good way to gain exper...

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commentr/StutterMar 24, 2021
10 points

great job! I have been telling my family to stop ordering for me and I will stutter my way through it on my time....

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commentr/StutterMar 22, 2021
7 points

I do not stutter. My brother does. But i am a lawyer. Law school sucks. Your stutter will make it suck more. If you have other talents that serve you well as a lawyer though, i’d consider finishing y...

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postr/StutterMar 19, 2021
2 points

Any Tips?

Any Tips? I have a problem, I used to stutter a lot when I was younger but as years have passed I almost don’t do that at all. It only happens in Str/Zdr/Tr sounds and when someone asks me to say some...

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commentr/StutterMar 18, 2021
7 points

I’m a girl. Most of the bullying I experienced as a kid for my stutter came from other girls. I have no idea why. When it comes to trying to get rid of that fear of stuttering in front of girls or re...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Stigma & BullyingSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterMar 10, 2021
49 points

My experience as a waiter with a stutter

My experience as a waiter with a stutter I've stuttered all my life. For the past 21 years, it's been a serious issue. I was never bullied about it at all and only had support but it was still a strug...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
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postr/StutterMar 10, 2021
16 points

New team member has a stutter/speech impediment. How do I help make him feel at ease?

New team member has a stutter/speech impediment. How do I help make him feel at ease? I just got news that I would have a new team member reporting to me! He’s got an amazing resume and from the few e...

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commentr/StutterMar 7, 2021
0 points

fucking swear words work a fucking charm. if some fucker tells u to stop fucking swearing then tell em you fucking stutter real fucking bad if you don't....

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commentr/StutterMar 6, 2021
2 points

Yesterday I had an appointment (somewhere where I had to talk a lot and explained a lot of different things) normally it’s my brother who goes but he was busy so I had to go I really didn’t want to bu...

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commentr/StutterMar 5, 2021
1 points

I was a service electrician. Most people I met didnt talk bad about my stutter. Some were curious about it. Now I'm an airfield/maintenance electrician at an airport. Nerve-wracking at times knowing ...

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commentr/StutterMar 4, 2021
4 points

I also used to be happy about others correcting my sentences, but soon you will realize that you lost yourself you would become dependant on other people and neither will you have the courage to stand...

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commentr/StutterMar 3, 2021
2 points

Call them out. Remind them that they wouldn't laugh at someone who has difficulty walking so why are they laughing at someone who has difficulty speaking. We should be more assertive whenever people a...

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commentr/StutterMar 3, 2021
2 points

Just tell her to fuck off and ignore her, she doesn’t have the right to say that The only way people make me legitimately angry is by saying stuff like your sister said, it demonstrates a complete la...

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commentr/StutterMar 3, 2021
1 points

"I will not talk to you about my stutter. That topic is off-limits." Then stick to it....

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commentr/StutterMar 3, 2021
2 points

She has no right to say anything about your stutter because she doesn't have one herself and is clearly incapable of empathy. I would ask her to speak with an accent from now on and see how she like...

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commentr/StutterMar 3, 2021
5 points

I'm really sorry to hear that your sister reacted in such a way. I can understand why you may feel like that one interaction halted any progress you've made. I do agree with what someone said below, t...

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postr/StutterMar 3, 2021
2 points

Who do you go to to get a medical certificate for stuttering?

Who do you go to to get a medical certificate for stuttering? I have spoken exams, i.e. vivas, coming up and would like to get a medical certificate for stuttering. Also I'd like it to be acceptable f...

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