postr/StutterMarch 7, 2023

Developed stutter from bullying.

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Developed stutter from bullying. TW: SH / Suicide, Trauma Dump I was an extroverted little girl, I would talk and play and laugh. I also have a genetic disorder known as tourette syndrome, which makes me do uncontrollable movements and sounds from time to time. I was kind and caring and empathetic. But because I was different, I was bullied. I later found out that that little girl was actually a little boy. You heard it right, I am transgender. I got bullied into oblivion after this, and attempted to take my own life. I became very, very quiet, only talking when I had to, and im still dealing with the aftereffects of this experience. I changed schools and my friends are worried about me because eof how quiet I am. I developed a stutter due to not talking. I've been working through this, and I just want everyone to know how horrible this is. Do NOT bully anyone, no matter what. If someone stutters during an argument, their point is still valid. If someone is different from you, they still deserve life. I was lucky and was stopped. So many People like me weren't stopped in the act of suicide.

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Causes & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience

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Trauma & PsychologicalStigma & BullyingSadness & HopelessnessSeverity & Fluctuation