commentr/StutterMarch 10, 2026
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I pretended to forget my best friend's name in conversation because I knew I blocked on the "D" sound in their name (ex: Denny) in a group setting (felt like a total asshole when my friends of 5 years had to repeat their name for me to "remember"), then got early-onset dementia accusations 😭
Themes
Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Subthemes
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentDisclosure & Telling Others