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commentr/StutterDec 1, 2023
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Staright go to court and argue matters then go to any public event and start socialising like there's no tomorrow. Give a speech in front of 100 people....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionPublic SpeakingSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterNov 29, 2023
1 points

I sometimes use metronome and enforce some rules. 1. don't interrupt me while my metronome is ticking. 2. I stop my metronome when I am finished. 3. I start my metronome as soon as I hit a long block...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Assistive DevicesSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterNov 28, 2023
1 points

If he is visibly struggling with speech and it’s a burden for him I would ask him if he minds to write it down. Ask politely...

Coping & Advocacy
Self-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterNov 28, 2023
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Trust me, he knows and it’s also upsetting for him lol. Best to maintain eye contact if you can and let him finish what he’s trying to say. Don’t be afraid to repeat what you heard back to him to make...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Listener ReactionsSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterNov 28, 2023
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Don't ever feel bad because you're struggling with a disability. And don't use the r slur. Not towards anyone, but certainly not towards yourself. If someone is disrespecting you during a presentat...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesStigma & BullyingPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterNov 28, 2023
1 points

For sure! I also wrote a piece on my stutter in year 12 English and the teacher asked for my permission to show her future English classes while keeping me anonymous ofc. When you can find ways to tur...

Community & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Personal StoriesSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterNov 28, 2023
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This is my attitude as well. It also weeds out shitty people right away. If someone is going to have a problem with the stutter, they're probably also shitty to wait staff and other moments they can t...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 28, 2023
1 points

Fascinating, I am finding several resources that list the average payscale for a teacher in Germany is around 3,000-4,000 Euros per month and a Speech Pathologist is around 6,000 Euros. You live the...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterNov 27, 2023
1 points

Sounds like she's a di#k if you two don't get along, send her to the streets, no one is worth your mental health...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterNov 26, 2023
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Definitely tell him. If you don't, he might start thinking what else is she hiding. If you don't like his reaction. Then you move on. He's not the only guy in the world....

Social & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Disclosure & Telling OthersSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterNov 26, 2023
1 points

tell him and see and if you didn’t like the way he reacts then you’ll never be comfortable stuttering around him and that’s an early flag...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesListener Reactions
commentr/StutterNov 26, 2023
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When you tell people you stutter and your stutter becomes more prominent that means you’re comfortable with stuttering around them, I stutter the worst with my family, but it’s not because of me getti...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Disclosure & Telling OthersSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterNov 25, 2023
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You will have good days and bad days. It’s like a rash. Sometimes barely noticeable other times it’s flaring up and on fire. Most important is to daily edify yourself and after an embarrassing or hard...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationShame & EmbarrassmentAcceptance & Pride+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 23, 2023
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its not you, its them. dont worry about it so much. in fact, go to another takeaway restaurant again and order one. id say fuck all of em, and just keep doing you! heheehe...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 23, 2023
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Send an email to the franchise about the incident in store, staff should be trained and informed that customers with varying disabilities will be entering the store and should not be turned away. The...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterNov 23, 2023
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Sorry that this turned into a bit of a rant but I cannot think of a company that would be happy about their staff hanging up on customers because of their stuttering. Please don’t give up. We need to ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterNov 23, 2023
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I am so sorry, that is absolutely disgusting. Can you try calling again and start slowly, calmly and assertively with “I have a stammer. Please don’t hang up on me and let me finish what I have to say...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesListener ReactionsQuality of Life
commentr/StutterNov 23, 2023
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feel u do u sometimes resist the pressure and say exactly wat u want / wen u want ? for me it is liberating...

Coping & Advocacy
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesMindset shift
commentr/StutterNov 20, 2023
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My advice is from experiences of my own. Any time I have seen a doctor or been in a similar environment I put the cards on the table if I trip up. In my case, I have a stammer and when it shows up at ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 20, 2023
1 points

Consider reminding them (or anyone that mocks you) of the central point of anyone struggling with fluency… “Do you think I choose to speak like this?” Then thank them for showing you who they really...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesStigma & Bullying