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commentr/StutterJan 13, 2024
2 points

This group of guys laughing at me stuttering on my name...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2024
4 points

Yea from what you've described they're definitely avoiding you for some reason. Co-worker A seems to be toxic. Or He may also be austic or just very socially awkward. And yea maybe consider going to H...

School & WorkCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2024
5 points

Most people don't understand what's going on, so they're weird about it and might accidentally come off as rude (but they're actually just ignorant). Usually that comes in the form of awkward laughter...

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commentr/StutterJan 12, 2024
4 points

Depends on the situation and the person you speaking to. Some people may be tolerant of your stutter. From my experience, most just act awkward and will try to end the conversation as soon as. They ma...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2024
4 points

I've tried talking to em, got acknowledged, but he didn't respond. Then started avoiding eye contact and choosing different paths so we wouldn't run into each other. Also If we're in the same area he ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentStigma & BullyingLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2024
3 points

My stutters neurogenic (I sound mentally handicapped), prior to me stuttering it was fine. Same people avoid the mute person who works there...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Shame & EmbarrassmentStigma & BullyingBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2024
4 points

Yea can't do anything about anyone's thoughts or actions. The only thing you can control your reactions and actions to what other people do. Personally I would keep it pushing. And I wouldn't assume...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & BullyingPower Dynamics & Intimidation
postr/StutterJan 11, 2024
15 points

What can you do when coworkers avoid me after learning about my stutter?

What can you do when coworkers avoid me after learning about my stutter? I'm started to dislike people, and I really don't wanna do that...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Stigma & BullyingLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2024
3 points

This is probably going to come off wrong so I apologize in advance if it seems mean or rude. But school is going to suck. Even without a stutter school sucks and it’s a very confusing time. My advice ...

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Shame & EmbarrassmentStigma & BullyingSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2024
4 points

This is probably not helpful, but this is why I'm glad I'm homeschooled. I haven't had great experiences in any settings similar to a public school environment (extracurricular activities, coops, etc)...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
School & Academic LifeStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2024
1 points

the first example you give is bullying. please speak to the teachers, your parents and the school. (Don't stop it like i did through violence you get a rep.) the second your dad sounds like an arseho...

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Frustration & AngerStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2024
3 points

Don't be afraid to check out different therapists too. Some people here have claimed that their first speech therapist was shitty For his experience in the public school system, there is a good chanc...

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Shame & EmbarrassmentStigma & BullyingSchool & Academic Life
postr/StutterJan 10, 2024
11 points

US Public School System Expectations

US Public School System Expectations Hey all, My kid who will be registering for kindergarten this year, his first institutional experience due to living in a pre-k desert, has stuttered since he cou...

Parent & CaregiverIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Early Concern & OnsetHome SupportSchool/Clinical Advocacy+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2024
1 points

When you go around the corner, and see who you thought was your good friend, making fun of you to others....

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Shame & EmbarrassmentStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2024
1 points

Everytime we do reading out loud in class they Look at me and laugh/pick me to read just to see me struggle for the shits and giggles. Everytime i try to speak they just mimic my stutter and dont list...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2024
1 points

Wow, your "funny" video was removed. Why? Any clue? And I ´ve seen few guys with such an extreme stutter. One of them wanted to kill himself but luckily got into a speech therapy. Other one was bull...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalShame & EmbarrassmentStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2024
2 points

At work I was introducing myself to the new guy and I stuttered on my name. He said. “So you had to think about it” then I said “no I have a speech impediment”. If people say something rude it helps t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2024
3 points

Started in 2nd grade a kid mercilessly bullied me to the point of tears in the back of the bus. I was sobbing wailing and everyone was laughing at me. Most recently tho I was working as a delivery dri...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Stigma & BullyingShame & EmbarrassmentSchool & Academic Life+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2024
4 points

I was put in a group in school cause my friends weren’t in. We were recording a podcast about scams so i had to watch them. I had said something to a guy earlier and stuttered a bit then as we were in...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Stigma & BullyingShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2024
8 points

I’ve had some doozies. The one that stuck with me the most is a gentleman that started laughing at me over the phone and actually started to repeat my stutter back to me. I couldn’t even fathom that p...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesStigma & Bullying