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Always be upfront. It helps you more than it hurts you. The recruiters to these colleges are humans, not machines. Telling people I stutter before any interview actually impresses or sometimes when ...

I was in the same boat. I always was upfront with the college recruiter and if they were confused, this was a great time to educate. Good luck! (Double Masters Old Guy)...

In situations like this I've found it easier to address up front that I have a speach disorder, sometimes you can even play it to your advantage by explaining how dealing with such a hardship your ent...

You gotta talk about it with people. I know it’s hard but the hardest part will be the first conversation, even just the first sentence, then it’ll get easier. Chances are other people do not think it...

This was interesting to read. I guess I don't realize that people may have a stammer or stutter and not realize it. It brings me back to being put into a speech therapy class in school when I was very...

I've always had jobs working with the public where I am selling them something or other situations that involve a lot of speaking. You will ALWAYS have rude people who will make a joke or say someth...

A joke can really help ease the tension. Sometimes when you stutter but don't mention it, it just makes the other person a lot more awkward because they are pretending not to notice it. It helps to pu...

That first quote is so true! I really need to start to stand up to people who make fun of my stutter because it's just not okay and is so hurtful. And you're right in paying too much money for coll...

Most people are just ignorant of the struggle. Whenever someone makes fun of me, I assume it's because they just don't know, so I educate them. If they keep doing it, I tell them to fuck off. Don't...

Yeah, that sucks. I am 48 and have idiot co-workers that still think it is okay to make fun of me. However, that is a reflection of their bad character, not you. When I was younger, I never talked ...

About point 2. I used to have trouble keeping eye contact while talking and especially when stuttering. Then worked on it by keeping it. However I did it chronicly like you advice and have gotten feed...

I dont end up in situations like that for a reason. Never have in my life because I dont take anyones shit. You can preach all you want but I have a solid reputation and know where I stand....

You did the right thing! Don't listen to people who say you shouldn't talk to trusted adults. Sometimes it's the best thing to do. (Assuming you're young too!)...

If it's ongoing perhaps, but I wouldn't tell kids to throw down every time someone talks some shit. There's a time and a place...

I agree. But if someone stutters when they try to be verbal than theres no option left but to let your fists do the talking. The rest of the world will understand if someone is getting bullied like ...

I don't think violence is the answer though. Just verbally stand up for yourself. Be confident in who you are. Bullies go after insecurities because they themselves are insecure....

> Is there a point where it is too long and I should acknowledge or should I just always wait? He seemed more social after the interaction This is actually a really good question that gets to the ...

You simply have to let the teacher know how you feel. One of the things I have dealt with as a person who stutters is a lack of being assertive. You are still young so do not fall into the habit of b...

I definitely think you should talk to him after class. Just say "I actually don't think it's embarrassing to read out loud in class, so it would be nice if you treated me the same as everyone else", I...

First of all — you win the internet today! Just you seeking out this sub and asking such a respectful question, thank you, from all of us who do or have struggle to order daily. You are very considera...