postr/StutterOctober 7, 2024

Why do people get so awkward when I talk about my stutter?

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Why do people get so awkward when I talk about my stutter? Honestly it really discourages me from talking about my stutter and makes me sort of wish other people would just bring it up. It seems like whenever I try to talk about my stutter with people they get all awkward and uncomfortable. I just don't understand it. People seem to talk so freely about things like like autism, adhd, ocd, but as soon as someone brings up their stutter people act like it's so taboo and can never be discussed. Idk maybe this has something to do with that I find it awkward to talk about so maybe people are just reflecting that.

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Community & SupportIdentity & Disability

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Validation & EmpathyStigma & Bullying