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commentr/StutterNov 19, 2023
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6 years in the marines with a stutter, It’s been up n down. Try not to let it get to you. Embrace it, be ok with it and of course if somebody goes to far go to chaplain. Can’t let it hold you back....

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commentr/StutterNov 19, 2023
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12 years active duty Navy, don’t take shit from anyone about it. if they make fun of your speech, you call them out right away and don’t let it hold you back from anything....

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commentr/StutterNov 19, 2023
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Not well to be honest, especially if they are unaware. Legally you are protected by anti-discrimination regs but it’s essentially up to you to advocate for yourself. If you stutter they just assume yo...

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commentr/StutterNov 17, 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...

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commentr/StutterNov 16, 2023
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Sure. It may sound cliche but you have to own it. and accept it that you stutter because it makes us unique. Secondly, meditation helped me a lot to stay calm when talking. Because I have. Observed t...

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commentr/StutterNov 15, 2023
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Are you parents supportive or not really? I guess not really. I guess your stutter is very severe, in this case I understand that you dont want to "talk" to you parents about it or "talk" to a psycho...

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commentr/StutterNov 14, 2023
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Dude, just shame them as soon as they laugh at you. “I have a stutter so..” usually does the trick. People like to have fun but they don’t want to feel like their actual assholes for making fun of an ...

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commentr/StutterNov 14, 2023
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Firstly, I know you're going to kill it regardless, so take a deep breath and lead with confidence. Secondly, when I have to give a large presentation at work or a speech in front of a group of peopl...

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commentr/StutterNov 14, 2023
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Open up with letting everyone in know you have a stutter...let them you it's that you are nervous or do not know something etc. It will disarm everyone. Your level of stuttering sounds very similar ...

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commentr/StutterNov 14, 2023
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i presented in front of 30+ people as well once and these are what helped me: 1. first thing i did was to let all of them know i stutter. and to basically bear with me since i tend to prolong my vowe...

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postr/StutterNov 12, 2023
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Proper etiquette when listening!

Proper etiquette when listening! Hey y’all! I’m having a one-on-one meeting with my old professor tomorrow regarding a letter of recommendation, and he has a stutter. I know everyone is different and...

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commentr/StutterNov 12, 2023
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It's because most of people who don't have a speech impediment do "stutter" when they're in emotional distress. They might have slight repetitions when they're neverous or frightened. So they associat...

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commentr/StutterNov 11, 2023
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Yes. Look for a attorney that specializing in ADA and does free consultations; should not be hard to find. From the quick description you gave she said it was because of your stutter. And she equat...

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commentr/StutterNov 11, 2023
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Sounds like a lot of work and I don’t know if I have the time or money to pursue that. Do you think I would have a legitimate case?...

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commentr/StutterNov 11, 2023
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Even if after hearing that you have a stutter, she didn’t have to interrupt you. Sounds unprofessional in my opinion. That doesn’t sound like constructive criticism at all. Stay strong friend 🙏 Reach...

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commentr/StutterNov 11, 2023
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Definitely reach out to that recruiter’s boss and let them know what she did. People like that don’t deserve to work in a role like that. I broke into investment banking with a severe stutter and than...

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commentr/StutterNov 11, 2023
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I would get back in touch and say hey I would recommend learning next time how to handle someone like me because, I could sue you for discrimination right now because you rejected me because of my stu...

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commentr/StutterNov 8, 2023
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I like when people who know me and the context well enough to be 99.9% sure they have the correct word say it, because as soon as they do something happens in my brain and suddenly I can say it and co...

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commentr/StutterNov 8, 2023
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If he's a regular and it's obvi what he wants... You can't help but know what he is about to say. I think well meaning people do this and really mean well: the fact that you came here to ask shows t...

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commentr/StutterNov 8, 2023
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The nicest, most polite thing you can do is simply listen intently, and patiently. But please refrain from butting in and finishing the man’s sentence for him. Although it no doubt comes from a place...

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