commentr/StutterDecember 28, 2025

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Everyone thinks I am retarded when they meet me. They talk to me like a small child and try to use very simple language and talk slow. At this point I got used to it. I think people think that we stutter in our thoughts as well. That we actually don't know the words. I use to be angry about it but I think the concept of stuttering is very hard to understand by someone that doesn't stutter. Their speech is as natural to them as moving arms and legs.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability

Subthemes

Hiding & ConcealmentShame & EmbarrassmentIdentity & Self-Perception