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postr/StutterFeb 24, 2026
134 points

I just got a job at a fast food place and I found this text from my manager really reassuring. I told him I was hesitant to do drive thru due to my stutter and he is okay with it

I just got a job at a fast food place and I found this text from my manager really reassuring. I told him I was hesitant to do drive thru due to my stutter and he is okay with it ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesHiding & ConcealmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2026
1 points

It's not victim-blaming though, theyre right.Boundaries are not requests. They are statements about what you will not tolerate. Youre currently tolerating your mom treating you like shit. Boundaries a...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2026
6 points

Sorry mate, that’s shite. The only thing I can say is that someday you’ll be your own man with his own place and his own family, and you’ll never be the person this woman is. Unless she goes absolutel...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2026
3 points

Yeah, I recently looked up traits of narcissism and I'm sure she has it. This is by far from the first time she's been toxic to me. I try to ignore it. Clearly, it doesn't always work but I'm used to ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2026
4 points

Thanks, but the last sentence isn't true either because anytime I attempt to set boundaries with her and tell her to stop, she just screams at me. I have no problem with standing up to customers or e...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2026
2 points

On serious note though. I take people at their intent. My friends who would be the first to stick up for me are allowed to poke fun at me. But anyone with the wrong intent, You have to have zero tol...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2026
2 points

No you’re 100% right!! Instead of just accepting it, we really should start fighting against it and letting it be known how much it really affects us day to day. Many small minded people don’t even un...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2026
2 points

For starters i think we stutterers should speak out for our rights, there are too many of us who prefer living in fear of social judgement everyday, strictly blaming themselves for their speech and re...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2026
1 points

I would say it depends on the situation and how long/well I know the person. When I was teaching I would explicitly inform them I have a speech impediment and that it impacts me more than them. Peopl...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2026
1 points

This is a good one! Ooh I can't wait to use this 😭 I seriously want to say this to someone...

Coping & Advocacy
Self-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2026
8 points

Im in retail and this sometimes happens. They do it, probably thinking with their miniscule 'har har' brains that I'm putting it on and I'd laugh with them. I straight up tell them "I have a stutter. ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2026
10 points

“I’m disabled and I really don’t appreciate being mocked.” That shuts people down fast in my experience and I’ve been an adult for going on 20 years now...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterFeb 19, 2026
4 points

 Everyones opinions are equal it's not blasphemy it's your personal preference there's nothing wrong with preference  I personally abhor having someone "rescue me" and it takes a good bit of restrai...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 18, 2026
1 points

You know, I guess sometimes I do need to just totally just tell people. Sometimes I have gotten scared, but you’re right. Thank you so much for the advice...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterFeb 18, 2026
2 points

as you get older you realize so many people are immature, childish, don’t respect others, an so much more wrong with them. and sometimes you just have to be blunt and straightforward because it’s what...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAccess & Rights
commentr/StutterFeb 18, 2026
1 points

I guess it’s really I don’t know how to approach it without being rude. I’ve like tried to maybe bring it up in a way of me saying that somebody else else was doing it and that I found it annoying but...

Community & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Advice RequestsSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterFeb 18, 2026
2 points

definitely say something. you are a human being and you have rights. if you don’t you are giving up your respect when you should demand respect...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAccess & Rights
commentr/StutterFeb 18, 2026
2 points

think you might have to crash out so they chill out hahaha jk if it’s your coworkers you could address them directly or go above their heads and tell HR you’re not comfortable and it’s stopping you ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesStigma & Bullying
postr/StutterFeb 18, 2026
149 points

I like to tell them i have a stutter gimme a bit and most of the time they understand

I like to tell them i have a stutter gimme a bit and most of the time they understand ...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Disclosure & Telling OthersSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterFeb 18, 2026
1 points

Girl, forget him. If he acts like this when he can clearly see you're struggling and anxious he's not a good guy. I know how easily said that is, I understand you and your feelings which are so valid,...

Community & SupportCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Validation & EmpathySelf-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others