commentr/StutterNovember 4, 2025

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I’ve had a stutter my whole life as well, and I would describe myself similarly to you, i love making people laugh and feel included. I also happen to struggle with introductions. I will be having such a good day and then i run into a situation where i have to introduce myself and it totally throws me off my game. This is where the jokes start, “what, did you forget your own name??” “had to think for a second there, huh?” and more and it is one of the most infuriating things out there. Personally, I either just say no or (if i’m at work lol) begrudgingly be like “yup.” and try and move the conversation along. I do this because I know people are ignorant and honestly don’t feel like explaining my situation (which I guess I don’t have to do but) and try and move past it fast enough that it gets lost in the rest of the conversation. That being said, though, it’s badass that you call people out on it. Your point is exactly right, it’s unfair and exhausting to be forced to be the bigger person every time. There’s a thousand ways to spin it whether that it’s good for yourself to learn to let go or getting used to being the bigger person and being kind to other people blah blah blah. It gets exhausting and it’s genuinely cool that you call the other person out and make them experience that uncomfortable-ness that you would be feeling yourself. Hope this helps, I could talk for days about this shit. NTA

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Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability

Subthemes

Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesAcceptance & PrideStigma & Bullying

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