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commentr/StutterDec 27, 2019
4 points

I would email her your concerns and why and see if she can not observe you in various settings. How you feel about your stutter is a huge part of qualifying you, so she should be sympathetic to these ...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterDec 26, 2019
2 points

A therapist would listen to your reports and deal with the situation accordingly. Did the sessions not involve that sort of thing? - If your boss knows and has no problem with you on the phone, neit...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterDec 26, 2019
2 points

It's not easy But tell the manager you have a speech problem and hope they're understanding is an option Or try to pass as fluent and avoid words / write things down...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterDec 25, 2019
1 points

Idk if that's is acceptable. But I know every single teacher, and they wont accept the idea, like am a busy teacher I cant just specify a specific time for u....

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterDec 25, 2019
1 points

Can you try to get like personal presentations,Iike with only one person who grades you? It would be better trying to tell them ur problem! It would help u In the long run...

School & WorkCoping & Advocacy
School & Academic LifeSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterDec 20, 2019
2 points

Don’t feel bad man. I stutter on L’s a lot, (my name starts with L) and people ask me if I forgot my name all the time. It really hurts when it happens, but I had to learn to move on and know that I’m...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterDec 20, 2019
2 points

I recently secured an internship with my “dream” bank by being completely open about my stutter. I usually perform a lot better during in person interviews aswell however recruiters have their process...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesHope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterDec 19, 2019
2 points

This is great advice from my perspective as well. The only thing I would add is address stuttering from the outset and make light of it — jokes always win folks over. Personally, I’d go with some...

Coping & AdvocacyCommunity & Support
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesHumor & Community Tone
commentr/StutterDec 18, 2019
7 points

Whether you feel like you belong is up to you, but you are very welcome here. Stuttering has multiple causes and is not only developmental. Do your friends know about your concussion or that you've de...

Community & SupportCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathySelf-Advocacy & BoundariesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 17, 2019
1 points

When I testified, I did have to do an oath, but it was a simple “I do” They don’t make you repeat anything Also, your chances of actually serving on a jury are slim. They call in dozens of people an...

Coping & Advocacy
Self-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterDec 17, 2019
1 points

Do you have swear an oath an such? I think thats what I saw based on the youtube videos of it. I'm always worried I could butcher something like this up if I'm told to repeat what they say....

Coping & Advocacy
Self-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterDec 17, 2019
10 points

I was always terrible with eye contact and It took me a lot of practice to do better. Starting out I kinda cheated and looked at the middle of the person’s forehead. Now I don’t mind, there’s a lot ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterDec 17, 2019
1 points

Jury duty is mostly sitting around and listening to people testify. Any talking would be done behind the scenes with other jurors discussing the case. I’m told it’s actually pretty boring I’ve been s...

School & WorkCoping & Advocacy
Public SpeakingSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterDec 17, 2019
1 points

Inform them of your stutter, I urge you to. Even if it doesn't help you relax, it will allow the Judge to know that you have a disability that you simply cannot help, and will thus help negate embarra...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2019
1 points

It would be very polite to hand the card, because you're advocating your yourself and your abilities, so if you don't hand the card you'd be being rude to yourself. Any person (especially a person in ...

Coping & Advocacy
Self-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2019
1 points

Yeah I could. I’ve never been to court tho so would it be disrespectful to walk up straight to the judges table and hand him my stutter ID card?...

Coping & Advocacy
Self-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2019
2 points

Your stutter will play into your favor here if you present well visually. Maybe it’s unethical, but I’ve learned to make my stutter work for me with LEO and court. They’ll view you more likely to be i...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2019
2 points

I would suggest this too. After I lost my first job, I was caught speeding. I started crying in court but I didn't tell anyone I stuttered so I think they thought I was an entitled young girl doing so...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2019
1 points

THIS!!! It's almost certain that the judge knows of or works with a PWS in the court system. They are going to listen to what you say not how you are saying it....

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 9, 2019
1 points

Mr Zanex. You clearly have some trouble with reading comprehension. Im not promoting, I dont plan on taking it everyday, only on specific events at work and in my study/school/exams, I have plan wit...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesTrauma & Psychological