Today, my family and I visited my cousins in Virginia. When we arrived, we found that they already had guests over. I've stuttered my whole life, so when they asked me what my name was, I stuttered for several seconds trying to say my name. Everyone burst out laughing. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I was called in over speakers at the airport. The man who was speaking clearly and nearly burst out laughing when he said my name. Soon, a few people around also snickered when they heard it. I had to wait five minutes before I could casually stand up. My last name is Bastard. FML
Today, I met my girlfriend's parents for the first time. Within minutes, they said I needed to leave. Their reason? Apparently, I was mocking her dad's speech impediment. I also have one but they wouldn't believe me. FML
Today, I have a speech impediment that's recently become more noticeable. My entire family has decided that the best way to go about handling it is to mock me whenever I try to say something. FML
Today, I was giving a presentation to my college class. I've had a natural stutter my whole life, so I stuttered through the whole thing. My professor tried to hold in her laughter for 15 minutes. FML
Today, my family and I were visiting an aunt. While helping my aunt to set the table, my sister remarked that from behind I look exactly like her. I reflexively blurted out, "Well fuck you too." Very awkward silence. FML
Today, I got punched by a man for making fun of his stutter. I didn't. I stutter too. FML
Today, while at a store, my stuttering problem became so bad the poor store clerk had to supply my own words for me. FML
Today, I was at a volleyball game talking with my friends when a girl who is in my team arrived. She was greeting someone else but I thought that she was saying hi to me. However, I'd already waved back at her. All my friends and others noticed the situation and as a result they laughed at me. FML
Today, I bumped into a really cute guy I know. I stuttered and floundered, before saying, "Hi, it's me, Megan Thomas." My surname isn't Thomas, but his is. FML
Today, I showed up at my brother's house for a visit. Little did I know, there was a family gathering. My best friend was invited and I wasn't. She's "more fun and less awkward" than I am. FML
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xlord 27
Tell them to go F-F-F-F-F-**** themselves
Ali_Br_fml 33
Don't worry about them OP, they're complete and total jerks. Your cousins are the worst! They KNOW about your problem & they still laugh at it. Yeah, I know families are mean and all, but someone who laughs at someone else just because they stutter (especially at your own family member in front of strangers/guests) is worth less than the dirt under my shoes.
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Comments (123)
WildWonder808 14
Just tell them "Yeah I may stutter but at least I'm not from Virginia!"
Enslaved 38
"It's K-K-K-Ken! C-c-c-coming to k-k-k-kill me! How you gonna c-c-c-catch me, K-K-K-Ken?" (If you ever seen "A Fish Called Wanda" you'll know what needs to be done to finally get rid of your stutter).
olpally 33
I think billy Madison would have been a better movie reference here... T-T-T-T-T-To-Today junior! Lol.
vintaqe 28
How terribly inconsiderate. I hate that people think its okay to laugh at those who may be different than them. Don't let those fools break your spirit!
olpally 33
I breathe through my mouth mainly instead of my nose and sound a little like Beavis and butthead when I talk, but eh. Don't let them get you down op. we all have our quirks in life. They are just another round of jerks.
Colorguardlife_t 14
I have a slight lisp so I feel your pain!
cristy91 33
Stuttering is terrible. Try some therapy to help you out if you'd like. In the mean time, don't let people walk over you. If you stand your ground, calm yourself, and tell them to not do that, you can live your life happily and with internal strength.
jamnglamgirlie 17
that's so messed up D:
aimeecuria 9
People can be horrible. You have a stutter so what, your still a normal person with normal feelings:)
Maycontainnuts 17
When you mentioned Virginia and stutter I thought this story was going to go elsewhere. I am sorry though OP, hopefully the rest if the visite wasn't too awkward, but if you want to post some bitter messages and a like of ding, I know a guy.
graceinsheepwear 34
Say what?
Maycontainnuts 17
When you mentioned Virginia and stutter I thought this story was gonna go elsewhere. I'm sorry though OP, hopefully the rest of the visit wasn't too awkward, but if you want to post a bitter message and a pile of dung, I know a guy.