commentr/StutterMarch 20, 2021

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We were all made fun of by people at some point in our lives for our stutter irrespective of gender. When my stutter was much severe during my schooldays, my classmates used to make fun of it and I couldn't even gather enough courage to look at them. A teacher I had supported me and I looked at the class, I could recognise who made fun of me because I remembered their voices and could see some laughing with their mouth covered but I also saw a few who appeared concerned for me. Some of them used to talk to me during breaks, between classes or when we had the chance to do so, they even tried to help me out or know about what is going on with me and if they can help me. I realised when I stood beside my teacher that there were people who supported me but I never saw them because I kept thinking about those who made fun of me. A few months later there was a girl who seemed like a blessing to me as she never made fun of me and saw me for who I am but I was too afraid to make a move and we parted ways as I moved to another school. Moral of this, there are people who will recognise us for who we are we just need to look for them and make a move Go ahead, find someone, godspeed

Themes

Identity & DisabilityCommunity & Support

Subthemes

Stigma & BullyingValidation & Empathy