commentr/StutterNovember 30, 2019

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I was never really bullied (at least not to my face). I definitely didn't have many friends. But not overt bullying. I do remember some attempts, such as once or twice getting "how's it going k-k-k-kiro?" to which I never really reacted, just a "hi, I'm fine". I do remember, however, that shortly after one boy got transferred out of my form group, my head of year took me aside and asked if I was being bullied. Apparently that boy had reported to my head of year that people were making fun of me behind my back. But as I said, it was never to my face so I was happy in my ignorance lol. I suspect that a lot of the bullying would have been able my personal hygiene anyway, which I can freely admit in hindsight was atrocious. I often overheard comments about me smelling (yet never did anything about it, they weren't my friends so I didn't care).

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Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Stigma & BullyingShame & Embarrassment