commentr/StutterApril 21, 2019

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It depends on what you mean by mocking. I can only think of 2 or 3 times that's actually happened to me, and most of those people were under the age of 18. The vast majority of time, what feels like mocking is actually people trying to deal with their own discomfort. Person: "Oh did you forget your name? Haha" Me (without hostility) "No, I stutter." *(Person to self) “Oh no. I’m a horrible person.”* I can't speak for every single interaction, but this kind of thing covers the majority of mine.

Themes

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships

Subthemes

Stigma & BullyingAnxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others