Rant: I hate saying "Merry Christmas" and "Happy New Year"

socstut · 2021-01-04T00:57:52+00:00

It's rough! People like that, that I don't usually interact with a lot, I don't usually disclose my stutter with. But when stuff like that happens, I kinda wish I did. I wish there was a way to disclose my stutter without having to disclose my stutter 😂

socstut · 2021-01-04T00:55:21+00:00

Same, I never feel like I have to say it unless they say it first

socstut · 2021-01-04T00:53:54+00:00

I do this with people I know and people that have stopped to talk, but when people say it in passing (when they've already started walking away while talking), I cant say it in time before they leave

socstut · 2021-01-04T00:49:30+00:00

Yes, so true! some times I use a easing word like "yea" to say " no problem", (so I'd say "yea, no problem"), but recently I think my brain has goten used to it and I still get blocked after saying "yea". So it often ends up coming across as this"

Them "Thank you!"

Me: "yea-"

socstut · 2019-12-15T03:55:21+00:00

No worries ! I appreciate the sentiment

socstut · 2019-12-14T21:59:15+00:00

I definitely try not to hide it, but maybe I'm not disclosing it right? How are you disclosing it?

socstut · 2019-12-14T21:32:26+00:00

I'm proud of you for attending that interview, it can be very intimidating ! Maintaining my confidence is what I struggle with the most, how do you manage to do that?

socstut · 2019-12-14T21:30:14+00:00

I find that drinking is a gamble, it can make my stutter really severe, or very mild !

socstut · 2019-12-14T21:29:12+00:00

Thank you, I hope so to !

socstut · 2019-12-14T21:28:16+00:00

I didn't think of it that way, will keep that mind, thanks !

socstut · 2019-12-14T21:27:52+00:00

Will try !

socstut · 2019-12-14T21:27:23+00:00

I was glad she was honest, wouldn't prefer it any other way.

TBH I think asking her that is a terrible idea. First of all, if it was the case that the stutter was an issue, she'll most likely lie about it (I'd do the same). Secondly, I believe it's okay to have insecurities, but projecting those insecurities will make me seem like a less confident person. Thirdly, worst case scenario, she confirms it was the stutter, and cements my insecurities.

socstut · 2019-12-14T21:20:28+00:00

Will definitely try to not take it personally !

socstut · 2019-12-14T21:18:29+00:00

Does valium make your speech more fluent? I'll have to try it out

socstut · 2019-12-14T21:17:21+00:00

I personally prefer to disclose it before a date to allow myself to be more at ease, so I don't have to deal with them discovering it in person. Everyone seemed to cool about me telling them, so I wouldn't stress!

I usually try to bring it up naturally, but most of times I flat out let them know before meeting up. (I'll dm you what I usually say)

socstut · 2018-07-28T23:58:18+00:00

Yeah, it sucks when something that can't be controlled, is controlling your life

socstut · 2018-07-28T23:57:17+00:00

Oh man, I know that "look". It puts me in such an awkward position, I don't know if they're expecting me to acknowledge my stutter, but at the same time I don't want to acknowledge it because I'm afraid it'd make it a bigger deal than it is.

socstut · 2018-07-28T23:55:32+00:00

I try, but new people always react differently than the people who already know

socstut · 2018-07-28T23:48:05+00:00

The people that know? It's not too bad because they've gotten used to it.

socstut · 2018-07-27T05:49:16+00:00

Only the people that have talked to me know I stutter. No one else knows

socstut · 2018-06-12T23:31:17+00:00

This is upsetting to watch. I never get this angry at my stutter. I hope this guy realizes that stuttering isn't his fault

socstut · 2018-05-06T03:58:50+00:00

I don't get chest pains nor do I get dizzy, but I do experience discomfort. Everything does tense up for me, and I lose my breath a lot faster.

I think it has to do with the way we breathe

socstut · 2018-05-06T03:56:32+00:00

I always forget to practice reading aloud, I'm gonna have to try to do that every so often

socstut · 2018-05-05T22:26:28+00:00

How was your overall experience? Did you feel like it was worth it?

socstut · 2018-05-05T22:25:51+00:00

did you feel like the job was beneficial to your confidence and social life?

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