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My uncle was taught to left hand from right hand because he injured his right hand and lost a part of his thumb when he was 8. He started stuttering, but it went away when he returned to using his lef...

Be real with people. When you feel like you should mention that you stutter, mention it. Otherwise, fake it till you make it. Be confident always, but maintain semblance over the way that you act. ...

Blocking when picking up the phone - confronted somebody teasing.

Blocking when picking up the phone - confronted somebody teasing. So I block on the h sound in hello when I pick up the phone. I've gotten around that by changing what I say when I pick up to "mushinn...

A Frequently Asked Question

A Frequently Asked Question I was at a doctor's appointment and when I approached the front desk, the clerk asked "Name please". By her tone, I knew she was not having a good day. I was using diaphr...

I met a mute today

I met a mute today He is from family, I didn't see him for a long time, maybe 15 years, I was still a kid, so I don't know him very much. I was impressed by him, because even if he can't talk with his...

My 2 cents: I'm 48, been stuttering since age 5. I have a BS in Psychology, MA in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and I'm a National Trainer. I went from 0% fluency to 85% fluency. I am ha...

I was pre-law when I was told that I would never be a successful lawyer because of my speech. They told me to watch that movie "My Cousin Vinny" and I realized that THEY WERE RIGHT. I spent the wee...

That's really poor behavior on that person's part. Just understand that the behavior you experienced speaks to that person not growing up and thinking straight. Nothing on you, it's entirely on their ...

also hey! a really important lesson i learned is that if people dont like you because of your stutter: fuck em! you can be great on your own....

When I was in college I avoided everything and now I wish I hadn’t. Say “I have a speech problem please be patient” and then relax and introduce yourself. You’re worth meeting. You’re an overcomer. An...

Back when I was younger My first job was at Jamba Juice. I was scared shitless of serving the drink but my manager made me do it. I won’t forget that manager. Anyways. I find that as a stutterer if yo...

If he is a normal person, he woud not mind your stuttering. If he doesnt accept your “disability”, he isnt a person you should work for...

This is the hardest it will be. Once HS is over, it gets easier. When I got into college it improved a LOT. Did I stutter still? Absolutely. Did I give fewer shits? Absolutely. Because I didn't know a...

I enjoy the help when it comes from people I know, or if I can tell the person is being genuine in providing it. Last week I was ordering a burrito from this joint, and I never stutter on my order but...

Huh. You should being it to the counsellor's attention. Email the counsellor because then you'll have concrete documentation of the issue. Have you been to a speech language pathologist? You could tal...

Wow. Is there any way you can send her articles on stuttering, for her to understand that stuttering is a neurological problem that you can't help? She seems to be one of those ignorant people that th...

Talk to your partner and teacher privately about it and ask if you can be given time and understanding for it. I had a 15 minute presentation to do before and I spoke to my teacher that my stammer ge...

I open every class with a 2 minute primer on my speech. It goes something like. 1. You'll get used to it. 2. If I get stuck, just wait. Take a break! 3. If you need me to repeat something, just ask. ...

Hey I know the feeling. I've been stuttering since 4 yrs old and now work as a researcher at a university. I have a BSc in chemistry and MSc in Earth and atmospheric science. Getting my defense don...

I was in a very satisfying relationship for almost two years. (Ultimately broke up for non-stutter related reasons) She was very patient and very supportive of my speech problems and said it never bo...