commentr/StutterNovember 20, 2025

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Well I had many professors who were annoyed by my stutter, some told me if I took too long to speak they would cut me off and call on someone else, some of them did that anyways without asking. I mean I get that time is always an issue but it is humilating. One professor called me to stay after class and asked why I talk like this and if I don't stop I won't make friends or be able to get a girlfriend (ironically I had a girlfriend then but he wasn't wrong about it making it harder). He thought I was choosing to do it and it wasn't coming from a place of sympathy at all just annoyence. He was viewing it as a problem and a personal flaw. I participated a lot in my classes and especially in his class, sometimes being the only one to even raise my hand. One professor told me to use google speak when I participate in class. Shall I go on? Many of them let me because I was already participating so they were aware of it and didn't see it as an excuse. Also, although this was 10 years ago now, accomodations were becoming a thing. I am sure some of them would of not let me do that, I didn't in my speech and debate class but I didnt ask. The professor of that class was kind enough to not mark me down on fluency though.

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Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work

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Stigma & BullyingSchool & Academic Life