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commentr/StutterApr 24, 2019
7 points

Pay no attention to them. They’re opinions mean nothing to you if you don’t care about them. Notify a teacher and have them deal with them...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Stigma & BullyingSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterApr 24, 2019
4 points

I understand the frustration, but more often that not, people are only trying to help you and make things easier for you when they try to finish your sentence. >You wouldn't interrupt someone in t...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
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commentr/StutterApr 22, 2019
3 points

I agree with this. Your teacher has to be understanding of your disability; it’s their job to accommodate you. If he refuses, you technically could go to the school board and talk about it. Because on...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterApr 22, 2019
5 points

Maybe ask your teacher in private or at the end of the class if you can present to her one on one. I’ve found that most teachers are understanding of a stutter, and are willing to do that kind of thin...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterApr 21, 2019
1 points

you look deep into his eyes, and if him keep embarrassing you. you are allowed to kill it (as you cant kill, just ignore for the rest of your life)...

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commentr/StutterApr 21, 2019
1 points

If it's in front of a group and they're actually being an asshole, I would point out that they're making fun of a disability. Then ask them if they would mock someone who is (insert other disability h...

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commentr/StutterApr 21, 2019
5 points

I punch them on their arm and then start fake laughing slowly and eventually uncontrollably as they slowly stop mocking my stutter and feel the physical pain I felt emotionally....

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commentr/StutterApr 21, 2019
2 points

When I'm at work and on the phone, if a person insults my stutter I will clearly state that I dont appreciate that kind of comment and tell them that if it continues I will end the call. I had a sec...

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commentr/StutterApr 21, 2019
2 points

"Way to make fun of someone with a speech impediment. I bet you call mentally handicapped folks retards to their faces too."...

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commentr/StutterApr 21, 2019
3 points

1. Raise an eyebrow, as if questioning what the fuck they're doing, works pretty well. Can also add this to question with your hands, usually works. ​ 1. Depending on the type of confront...

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commentr/StutterApr 21, 2019
0 points

Give them a cold stare. (optional but you can add something like “really?” Or “seriously?” To give it more effect....

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commentr/StutterApr 21, 2019
2 points

Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me ​ let it slide the first time, make sure they know about the stutter. happens again say it like it is, but don't get mad - say it ...

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commentr/StutterApr 21, 2019
2 points

laugh, and then kill their family. (obligatory joking alert) but if its at work or something tell someone in charge later, if its a staff member or customer somewhere else, email the company...

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commentr/StutterApr 21, 2019
2 points

I usually stay quiet and just feel really awkward. But this recently happened to me when I was ordering food. I ordered and the guy mocked me, but this time I told him I have a speech impediment and h...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 21, 2019
2 points

It honestly depends on the situation and if the offending party is being a complete asshat or not towards me. Sometimes they or I say something humorous about it and are able to laugh it off and conti...

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commentr/StutterApr 21, 2019
7 points

1. Take a moment in the moment. You're obviously more nervous than you consciously know, and it's reflecting in your speech. Stop speaking. Reset your patterns. 2. Observe the offending party. Th...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterApr 21, 2019
2 points

Don’t involve yourself with anybody that mocks your stutter, I mean they should obv know it makes you feel like shit it’s pointing out an impurity and I’m sure everybody has their own. Don’t just si...

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commentr/StutterApr 21, 2019
1 points

Is it okay if I say I don't have to remind myself of that?... I think rather the effort would be to not assume existence is meaningless in the first place! There's meaning all around - in our intera...

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commentr/StutterApr 21, 2019
5 points

Depends on the setting. If it’s at work or school, ignore them and if it gets out of hand report them. If it’s outside work or school, get in their face, ask them to repeat that and never back down, t...

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commentr/StutterApr 21, 2019
5 points

If they’re close friends and messing around I’d make fun of their flaws too. If it’s a stranger, I just give them a Why? look....

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