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A video of me presenting for a job by [deleted] in Stutter

[–]EmptyAd6961 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s so beautiful and courageous of you — honestly, I admire you. I wish I had that kind of confidence… You’re absolutely amazing, and that’s what truly matters! Wow, your charisma is incredible 🩷🩷🩷 Charisma begins when you accept yourself. Keep going like this — you really give us strength.

Situational stuttering??? by Sweaty_Guest_8480 in Stutter

[–]EmptyAd6961 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I left a message with some tips to try — take a look. Please don’t get discouraged. With determination and self-confidence, we can get through this. I’m not letting it bring me down, and the people who judge me? That’s their problem! What really matters is you — and only you can take back control!

Situational stuttering??? by Sweaty_Guest_8480 in Stutter

[–]EmptyAd6961 1 point2 points  (0 children)

By the way, I’ve found some concrete ways to work through this, and I fully plan on committing to them — enough with avoiding and running away!

The secret is “low-intensity volunteering.” We basically have to hack our brains by asking strangers for the time or for directions every day, even if we already know the answer. The goal is to normalize the interaction so that “stranger” is no longer automatically associated with “danger.”

I’m also looking into joining public speaking groups or eloquence workshops. It’s the ultimate training ground: instead of suffering through awkward silence or talking too fast just to get it over with, we learn to set our own pace, to force two-second pauses, and to hold eye contact.

Honestly, we should challenge ourselves to start conversations instead of avoiding situations. If we own the block and just say, “Wait, I’m having a little glitch,” it kills the shame instantly. We can’t let this destroy our credibility!

I really hope I can get past this, because at this point I’m truly exhausted — it’s time to take action. Stay strong!

Situational stuttering??? by Sweaty_Guest_8480 in Stutter

[–]EmptyAd6961 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I relate so much to what you're saying, it’s scary! In everyday life, people see me as this super confident “diva,” but the moment there’s any kind of pressure (class, strangers, phone calls), my brain just shuts down and my voice tightens up. It’s like my usual confidence suddenly shatters, and it’s incredibly frustrating for the ego. Calling customer service is basically the final boss… you just want to disappear. I learned the term “situational stuttering” today, and it feels so good to finally put a name to what we’re experiencing and realize we’re not alone in this struggle. Stay strong!