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commentr/StutterSep 4, 2017
2 points

If I could go back to my younger self in high school and advise myself, I would approach each teacher and let them my stuttering problem. I would try to work with them to see if there we alternatives ...

Parent & CaregiverCoping & Advocacy
School/Clinical AdvocacySelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterSep 4, 2017
2 points

You gotta stand up for yourself.. Even if it's a stern "fuck you" to someone who could break you in two ...

Coping & Advocacy
Self-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterSep 4, 2017
3 points

It's a 4-4 apartment. I refuse to befriend someone who lacks empathy. They don't respect me enough to care to be my friend, and I'm somewhat okay with that. It hurts, but it's better to avoid than to ...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesFriendships & BelongingShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterSep 4, 2017
1 points

I'll try to be more "stern-faced" and serious about it, Usually I say if you had Alzheimers you wouldn't enjoy anyone doing this to you, but I can't backlash like I want to. Thanks for the kind word...

Coping & Advocacy
Self-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2017
4 points

Keep eye contact. Ignore any laughter or other emotions they may display. Frankly, you have to show them you're serious and if it makes you come across as rude, so be it. Keep marching on, you got thi...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2017
3 points

Where do you live? Are your roommates your friends or what? If that's their response I'd tell them that's an issue that needs to be fixed or we can't be friends ...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterAug 31, 2017
1 points

Well, do remember, that was one person. Not everyone is like that. I would not be like that. (I do not stutter.) Though, I feel it's generally better to let them know ahead of time in the situatio...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterAug 29, 2017
3 points

If you're blocking, you could go into your block enough that it becomes obvious and then say something like "you know what was?" Or " you see that I have a speech impediment, or fluency issue, etc"...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterAug 28, 2017
2 points

That's the attitude to have. Next time you are struggling instead of hanging up just say something like "Please bear with me as I stutter and the phone can be a but difficult for me." I noticed someth...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterAug 27, 2017
2 points

Find your manager and have a talk with him. Tell him of your stuttering disability. However, i bet he now already knows....

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 27, 2017
2 points

You gotta talk to them again. They need to know how much you struggle and it ain't a joke to be laughed at, else others will feed on it and think it is a joke also. If you can't make your parents und...

Coping & AdvocacyCommunity & Support
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterAug 27, 2017
2 points

🙁. When my parents do things that really bother me I sit them down and explain why exactly their actions are so harmful and how it hurts me (when I know they only want to help me). ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterAug 27, 2017
2 points

Good on you. I was stuttering like a beast at Subway yesterday. I told the lady I'm having trouble speaking right now and she figured out what I wanted. If you do things with a big smile and good atti...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterAug 27, 2017
3 points

When you calm down, talk to them, maybe each separately, or approach the one you think you can reason with. Tell them how you feel and that they should not be laughing....

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterAug 22, 2017
1 points

I have the exact same problem you have it a bit easier though my class has to speak out loud about a current event each Mon so I stutter regularly just tell the teacher and if anyone stares or laughs ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesStigma & BullyingAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 15, 2017
3 points

Haha, i wish i knew about this in grade school. The mocking isn't constant anymore but from time to time i'll get made fun of and i'll tell them all about it until they feel like an ass for being rude...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Stigma & BullyingSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterAug 15, 2017
3 points

I understand how you feel. I am 46, still stutter but do not let if affect me emotionally any more. It took me a long time to no longer let it affect me. I like to think I am educating people one ...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterAug 14, 2017
-7 points

You guys using sign language and shit are pathetic. Just fucking order. You look more retarded and autistic than just saying, "ssssss-sorry I have a stttttutter." ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterAug 12, 2017
1 points

If the teacher doesnt let you off the hook, fucking own that stutter like you bought ot, before every presentation say something like, "this is gonna take a while" or "Hey guys, I uh, kinda stutter so...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterAug 11, 2017
2 points

My speech doctor gave me 2 tips: speak slowly and exhale while you speak. Exhaling while you speak may sounds stupid but you stutter way less when doing it. Also if the teacher make you fail because o...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries