commentr/StutterDecember 12, 2025

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In junior high, I did a presentation over The Outsiders, which I really liked, and ended up stuttering terribly throughout the whole thing. I already felt stupid during my presentation, but felt worse when I sat back down at my desk and a kid told me that a lot of our classmates were laughing and making jokes about my stuttering. At least I aced the assignment, but my confidence took a toll.

Themes

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work

Subthemes

Shame & EmbarrassmentStigma & BullyingSchool & Academic Life