AIS client Roisin talks about stuttering and work

We continue to follow AIS client Roisin as she leads up to the August intensive program. This week, she talks about stuttering at her new job at a hospital.
To learn more about the stuttering therapy available at the American Institute for Stuttering, visit stutteringtreatment.org.

[@gnomopocho]

I stutter too and I am applying for a medical residency position. I had some interviews in the past though I couldn't get any position yet. I think that I was discriminated because I was very nervous at my interviews so I stuttered more than usual. Of course I don't have any proof of this because the program directors don't give you any explanations when they reject you. I hope this year I will be able to change my luck. You are very brave Roisin. Keep chasing your dreams.

[@happy7117]

I would DO anything to stutter lightly as you do.
A person who stutters lightly can do anything and follow their dreams because light stuttering is no big deal and people can still get their point across.
A very bad stutter who can barely get their point across has no chance of getting a job that requires much speaking.

[@atty64]

Hi Roisin. I'm 45, soon to be 46, and have had a stammer for as long as I can remember. I tend to repeat words and do a lot of blocking. Just wanted to let you know that your not alone and I wish you the best of luck!