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commentr/StutterMay 29, 2024
2 points

Your 100% right brother. Everybody should ask for help and accept themselves. But for me & the masculinity thing it doesn't make sense ill admit. But it's still another thing that makes me feel innept...

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commentr/StutterMay 20, 2024
2 points

Well it of course it depended on the OC. I never acted like a jerk to anyone, I learned that by watching good attorneys coming up. So after time I had a rep of not being an asshole so OC was genera...

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commentr/stutteringMay 13, 2024
1 points

I know I am three months late but... 1. As early as I can remember. 2. Yes through school. I regret to inform you that I simply cannot remember what they focused on. Personally I feel like I used to...

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Stress & Fight/FlightPower Dynamics & IntimidationSeverity & Fluctuation
postr/StutterMay 10, 2024
7 points

Teachers who stutter

Teachers who stutter Hi everyone. I’m currently a teacher’s aid and am planning to become a teacher. I’ve been interviewing for a secondary biology position and it’s been hard for me. I do have a seve...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
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postr/StutterMay 9, 2024
27 points

Stuttering is worse for men

Stuttering is worse for men Im just gonna say it, not everyone might agree here. As a man, you are looked down upon for any weakness. Society expects you to be a 'man' and theres little place for stu...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Identity & Self-PerceptionStigma & BullyingPower Dynamics & Intimidation
commentr/StutterMay 4, 2024
2 points

I worked as a security guard at Bonnaroo one year, and a beautiful woman came to our gate looking for help. I could tell she had a stutter and was struggling to communicate that she needed help. I was...

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Employment & CareerPower Dynamics & Intimidation
postr/StutterApr 29, 2024
19 points

Joining Military

Joining Military As of the last few years I have been thinking about enlisting either airforce or army. I stutter, and its making me not wanna join out of the fact I am afraid of stuttering in front ...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentPower Dynamics & Intimidation
commentr/StutterApr 10, 2024
2 points

In my last job interview, I knew I had what they wanted, and I had been rejected already by one department due to my stutter. The guy even told the hiring department he thinks my speech will be a safe...

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Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling OthersPower Dynamics & Intimidation
commentr/StutterApr 10, 2024
1 points

I'm 38 years old, father of two. I still stutter when meeting new people. Just today I was having an almost successful convo until he asked my name. I couldn't and went on a Rr. Rr aa. Aa stuttering s...

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commentr/StutterMar 10, 2024
2 points

I'm a policeman myself and even though I don't stutter a lot, on my first day at the job one investigator/detective here at the station even began asking questions on why I was "nervous" and stutterin...

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Power Dynamics & IntimidationAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMar 10, 2024
1 points

I make sure to ALWAYS start of by saying “Hi, I have a stutter , just want to throw that out there. How can I help officer?”...

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling OthersPower Dynamics & Intimidation
commentr/StutterMar 10, 2024
5 points

I’m an EMT working in a pretty crime infested part of my city so I interact with law enforcement pretty frequently. I have gotten my fair share of sideways glances while talking to a patient but that’...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerPower Dynamics & Intimidation
commentr/StutterMar 9, 2024
10 points

All my interactions with police they always think I'm lying or I've got something to hide because of my stutter. That's the vibe I get anyways. My grandfather applied to be a police officer back in ...

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Power Dynamics & IntimidationGenetic & Family FactorsStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterMar 9, 2024
6 points

I’ve had my fair-share of police stops for traffic violations and small incidents of the sort, I’ve stuttered around them and it didn’t seem like an issue. Some look confused, some are kinda sympathet...

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commentr/StutterMar 9, 2024
3 points

This is honestly one of my biggest fears. But over the past few years I’ve talked to cops a few places. It helps that I’m not being pulled over … I’m talking to them at public events I’m photographing...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Preparation & RehearsalPower Dynamics & Intimidation
postr/StutterMar 9, 2024
15 points

Had anyone ever had to talk to the police as a stutterer? I

Had anyone ever had to talk to the police as a stutterer? I I have had my run ins with the cops, usually traffic violations and some paraphernalia charge like 10 years ago...whatever. Anyway, when th...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2024
2 points

The breathing thing is common with stuttering, nothing special most likely. I asked becuase I didn't want to assume, but it usually has to do with self-confidence. Feeling incapable of dealing with ot...

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentOverthinking & MonitoringPreparation & Rehearsal+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2024
2 points

Yeah that’s what I’m worried about lol. My mom said she wouldn’t wanna do it because most doctors are asses....

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentPower Dynamics & Intimidation
commentr/StutterJan 24, 2024
2 points

I also experienced same issue. Around children I talk almost fluently, my heartrate and speech becomes slow. It become worse when I talk infront of seniors or person with higher authorities. Right no...

Causes & VariabilitySocial & Relationships
Trauma & PsychologicalPower Dynamics & Intimidation
commentr/StutterJan 14, 2024
9 points

I think it’s one being able to take control so if they asked for help instead, the feeling that someone is pressuring you, and if they were ‘helping’ or inpatient. For me that helps me feel better, in...

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Self-Advocacy & BoundariesPower Dynamics & Intimidation