commentr/StutterAugust 1, 2024

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I literally just had 2 state troopers pull me over for going 10 mph over the speed limit and say the same thing to me 😂...they also asked me "no disrespect intended but I'm curious if you have any mental problems that would hinder you from driving"..I just replied no I'm fine & alot of people think I'm nervous but I'm not it's just the way I talk. And the Cop just said "OK no problem I have to ask these questions I mean no disrespect"..So atleast he was nice about it. Nicer than most ppl have been honestly. I recently started to accept and understand that unless I want to try tell every single person I come into contact with that I have a stuttering disability that 99% of ppl are just going to assume I'm either afraid, nervous or retarded. That's just the way it is.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability

Subthemes

Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception

Codes (2)

intimidation_authorityordering_service_encounter