commentr/StutterNovember 7, 2022

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I'm sorry you had to overhear that. It seems like in this new age of neurodiversity that stuttering, and speech impediments in general, seem to be one of the only disabilities the general public thinks they have a right to openly mock and discriminate against without impunity. I'm glad you're out of that situation and I hope you're in a better, more supportive work environment. It was toxic, indeed. Most toxic job I've had and I will ever have in my working life. Funny, it was my first white collar office job and I was initially very excited about working at because of the education level of my coworkers (most if not all had advanced degrees). I found out real quick that a person's education level doesn't mean they are more inclusive, curious, or self aware. Looking back at me in that job, I wish I had known more about my rights as a worker, especially as a worker with a condition that is considered a disability. I think if I would have known how to ask for accomodations, how to make a complaint to HR for ADA violations (I'm in the U.S.), or would have taken better documentation of what what happeninh, I could have put the abuse to rest or at least had a case to sue. For next time, eh. Thank you so much for reading my long rant/post and I hope you're at a place in your life where you feel comfortable being you.

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Identity & DisabilitySchool & WorkCauses & Variability

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Stigma & BullyingAccess & RightsTrauma & Psychological