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commentr/StutterJun 2, 2023
11 points

Whenever I train carpenters for on the job training, I simply say, “I have a speech impediment and sometimes is difficult to say certain sounds, please let me know if there’s any questions.” It hone...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
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commentr/StutterMay 31, 2023
1 points

Personally, I'd bring it up only if it happens again. It doesn't sound like he made the remark with malicious intent. He may genuinely somehow not know. If it's just the two of you and he makes anoth...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 30, 2023
2 points

I call it a social litmus test. If you hear me stutter and stay to hear what I have to say, 99% of the time you're a good person and having you in my life is a net gain. If you hear me stutter and cut...

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commentr/StutterMay 29, 2023
1 points

What helped me not get so mad at people is convincing myself of the fact that they are confused. People do dumb things when they're confused. They have knee-jerk reactions, they conform with others if...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2023
1 points

Relax dude. He isn't being a "little bitch", he is genuinely struggling. And sometimes you have to notice how others perceive you and ask what exactly it is that is setting people off to see you in s...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 23, 2023
4 points

Don't separate yourself into 'authentic' and 'disabled' selves, does stuttering affect the way you interact with the world? Absolutely. Does that mean you aren't capable of expressing yourself other w...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Helplessness & AgencySelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterMay 23, 2023
3 points

I’m most comfortable when people just ignore my stutter. Different people have different ways and yes some will basically guess what you are going to say and ‘help’ you by answering or completing it. ...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Disclosure & Telling OthersSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterMay 21, 2023
2 points

I've gotten out of trouble with the police because of my stutter. Lean into the stutter. Get pissed when they ask if you've been drinking / drugs. "NO! I have a stutter."...

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Self-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterMay 20, 2023
3 points

Literally just be yourself. Chicks dig honesty. If they give you shit for stuttering, call them out and if in a public place- loudly ask if they ever got that concerning Herpes test back. They ar...

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commentr/StutterMay 18, 2023
1 points

First of all, fuck that guy. Second, you should report him to upper management or HR. Maybe look into your gym’s contact information and consider emailing a detailed report of what happened and his ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesStigma & BullyingDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2023
5 points

You have a great comeback when this shit happens: "You've never met someone with a stutter have you?" It teaches them AND makes them feel small and ignorant. I wish I had video of a few people's faces...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
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commentr/StutterMay 18, 2023
3 points

I don’t know of any strategies how to deal with these myself. After my stutter I just explain, that I do stutter.. It just helps me to remind myself that how I speak does not reflect my capabilities....

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Identity & Self-PerceptionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterMay 17, 2023
1 points

We should not judge, but it can also be used as a teaching moment so she can learn and not do it to others in the future, but that's a very personal decision to go that route....

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Self-Advocacy & BoundariesStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterMay 15, 2023
1 points

Stay in your position and show him that your stutter is no problem. If he wants to fire you, he can do it himself. If it’s because of your stutter, be clear that it’s illigal...

School & WorkCoping & Advocacy
Access & RightsSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterMay 14, 2023
3 points

There aren't any tips to be had to not stutter. You're going to stutter during these presentations. No way around it. 1. Introduce yourself "Hi, My name is Revolutionary" 2. Declare your stutter. "...

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Self-Advocacy & BoundariesPreparation & RehearsalAvoidance & Substitution+2 more
commentr/StutterMay 13, 2023
3 points

There is many informal ways to introduce. Just shake your hands with the other person with a gentle laugh first & say "Hi Michael", after the other person tell his own name. There is no need to te...

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Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 12, 2023
53 points

Please report her, I've seen her on Instagram and she's full of bullshit. Also her message to you is so fucking rude. My partner stutters and is a great dad. The only way his stutter has influenced th...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterMay 12, 2023
3 points

Tbh is she can’t appreciate you for who you are and can’t understand the struggles u go thru just to talk on a daily basis then she’s not worth your trouble. Keep your head up and you will find a unde...

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Validation & EmpathySelf-Advocacy & BoundariesDating & Romance
commentr/StutterMay 10, 2023
1 points

I feel you .. I just had something like this happen to me today at the grocery store. It is what it is.. people don't know unless we tell them or they've experience someone with it. Some people are ...

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commentr/StutterMay 9, 2023
3 points

All the time, but I can’t be mad at them for not being aware that there are people in the world that stutter. I’ve just numbed myself to it up to a point, but I will ask them certain things on why the...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesPublic Awareness / Media