commentr/StutterSeptember 9, 2025

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misconceptions cause third type interruptions: those who mistakes your secondary behaviors (frowning, widening eyes etc) as proof of some hidden intention and "call you out" repeatedly every time they interact with you. And those who accuse you of forgetting their names, your own names and so on. Not once, but repeatedly to a point that it gets exhausting to explain yourself to the same people again and again. At that point, I begin to think, they know and they choose to use misconceptions against you. It's fucked up that it won't be enough to bring awareness about stutter alone. we'll also need to bring awareness about the existence of bigots who are playing dumb to bully you. Awareness about stutter is progressing, but people still don't know about secondary behaviors, and then even less people are aware of third interruption tactics from people who present themselves as nice people who just don't know any better.

Themes

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Stigma & BullyingAnxiety & Social JudgmentShame & Embarrassment