commentr/StutterMarch 19, 2022

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It’s just tricky. A lot of people are saying I’m taking things to serious but I feel if someone makes fun of it they don’t accept me for ME Like at my job a coworker was referring to me as “broken record” to other coworkers and then bragged about it to me. To me this says he won’t ever take anything I say serious and will only focus on if I stutter which makes me feel like what I say means nothing. Like my input won’t matter because my stutter devalues it If I make a joke people can laugh and I have no issue. But idk, maybe I am being to serious? I think it just depends on the tone. I think if it’s a light hearted joke then it’s ok maybe. But if it’s just mocking someone then it doesn’t seem right. I feel devalued and like all they will care about is this flaw

Themes

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability

Subthemes

Shame & EmbarrassmentStigma & BullyingAuthenticity vs. Masking