commentr/StutterDecember 19, 2021

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I think it depends on how bad you have it. Mine is pretty severe and I’ve gotten a lot of weird reactions to it. People have treated me like I’m stupid, they have talked to me in a “baby” voice, or have completely disregard me as a person. I’m used to it at this point, but it got me to be a lot pickier with who I talk to. Most people are nice about it and don’t really question it. But with some people, you can see their whole perception of you change the first time they hear you stutter. My patience is VERY LOW for people like that. If they can’t have patience and understanding for me, I’m not even going to try. While I was in school, teachers and students were always very nice to me. It only was after I graduated and started talking to adults that people started to treat me different.

Themes

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Listener ReactionsStigma & BullyingAnxiety & Social Judgment