postr/StutterSeptember 25, 2024

Called out a guy who laughed at me today.

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Called out a guy who laughed at me today. Felt pretty powerful for this one. I work at a rock climbing course at a university, and my marketing manager brought the student board people to do a promo IG reel. The lady I was belaying said “and I’m here with” and it was hard for me to say my name. All words with vowels make me stutter the most, especially any name that starts with A. I stuttered and had to start to stay my name twice again. The guy recording us let out a chuckle and a grim smile like he saw something extremely funny. When they finished filming, I unhooked the girl from the rope and went up to the guy. “What’s your name bro? That’s not cool.” And then I said “For future reference, don’t laugh at people with Speaking disabilities.” He went from smiling to extremely defeated looking. I then left. They then went to our front office and had their boss apologize. Doing this made me feel that I have full power to say something. I still can’t believe grown ass people still laugh at people who are different. If someone makes fun of your speech or someone else’s, call them out and make them feel bad. A grown ass adult should know better.

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Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships

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Self-Advocacy & BoundariesStigma & BullyingFeared Words & NamesPower Dynamics & Intimidation