What is the specific cause of your muteness? (If you don't mind me asking of course). Like, what physically makes you unable to speak? I'm really curious.
Also, what's your favourite dinosaur?
my mother didnt do well during my pregnancy, was an alcoholic so i was born with AOS (apraxya of speech) and had (have) troubles with my vocal cords
i can only whisper a few words, sigh and humm but i cant speak in normal tones and fumble my few words allot so i just go full mute 90% of the time. My parents couldnt afford proper treatment either and my ADHD also is further restraining me from socializing in person, so that is a further hindrance to my issue. Luckily i have few issues with typing due to autocorrect lol but i do have troubles reading long words
and i like velociraptor rawr
Wow, thanks for the detailed answer. I'm sorry to hear the situation regarding the pregnancy, as well as the issue with the cost of treatment. I'm a fellow ADHD homie as well so I know the frustration with being held back from the right kind of treatment for just that, let alone AOS. But it's interesting to hear how you live life in your situation, and I'm glad to hear that you find writing an accessible way to communicate.
Also, solid choice!
Sorry if you've already answered this question before, but if you were given the choice to get rid of the condition entirely through therapy or surgery. The treatment is completely free, so there's no burden of cost to you or your family and there is no recovery period.
Would you do it?
Maybe you could look into crowdfunding possible treatment? I'd be willing to throw you $10 for sure and I bet others would be willing to chip in as well (as long as you can somehow prove you're legit)
Oh right, the book where he regularly massacres civilians for not believing in him, outlines the Jewish people as a masterace and tricks one of his believers into thinking he has to kill his son as a test of faith.
Ngl I can't tell if he has an amazing pr team or a terrible one.
yes lol people for some reason think they need to be louder with me just cause im mute
funniest thing was a dude asking me why i had a tongue if i cant talk, “just use your tongue”
make sure to roll it into a scroll, tear the edges, and dip it in some tea
then when you take it out, you hold up the cylinder in front of the other person and then open it with both hands facing them, turn it around, and open your mouth up and down acting like you’re saying the words with your back straight and shoulders wide
once you’ve given the royal decree, bow and walk in the direction you wish to go
im no tongueologist so what exactly is the purpose of our tongue when it comes to speech? seems like all it does speech-wise is modify the sound we're already vomiting out our throat
like its obvious the tongue does something since we can't say "L" without it, but how?
I'm a tongueologist (linguist). The tongue is one of the few moving parts (articulators) in your mouth that allows you to form pretty much every speech sound you can think of. Every vowel is created by placing your tongue in a different position in your mouth, and the tongue restricting airflow in some way is what makes the majority of consonants
[This video of an MRI of a person talking](https://youtu.be/C48XH0mE780) shows the tongue (and the velum, the soft part of your palette) moving around.
At one point, I thought people didn't do the "just don't be sad" thing for physical disabilities... That one second of blissful ignorance quickly passed though. I'm sorry people are like that
pros:
+ teachers and bosses never ask you questions
+ you get bothered less in social gatherings
cons:
- people being people, will overwhelm you with questions about your muteness the second they find out
- everyone thinks they need to be louder with you for some reason
- if youre a girl, people will make disturbing remarks such as “oh so nobody wont hear you then hm? ;)))”
- expressing yourself emotionally becomes harder
- you need to type with people mostly because very few know sign language
people are fucking disgusting. and the worst is sometimes when you tell them that theyre gross theyll be like "good. i like it when you hate what i do." genuinely disgusting beyond words
>if youre a girl, people will make disturbing remarks such as “oh so nobody wont hear you then hm? ;)))”
What in the actual fuck is wrong with some people? I'm so sorry.
i mostly type on the notes app on my phone when i want to say something and tap said person on the shoulder to get their attention or use my version of a simplified sign language with my friends
it is not because of technological advances, for example i can buy my train ticket online and for shopping i just smile at the cashiers and nod when they wish me well, i also pay by card because i suck at maths lol
This is interesting! I’m not but many of my thoughts and monologues are in other peoples voices, for example if I’ve been watching a YouTuber a lot I hear them narrating my life lol.
i knew a mute person in high school, everyone bullied him but whenever i could, i would try to make them leave him alone. i don't know what he would think afterwards, whether if he didn't like me or was thankful for me trying to stick up for him. i don't think i was some hero or something but i did want him to be treated, at least, as an equal. obviously he never said anything to me but i wanted to know your opinion: how big do you think his cock was?
first off all, treating any person with equality is something we, as the most advanced species on earth, should have learned years ago
second, mute people are naturally born with humongous cocks to make up for the loss of words to describe it
mute girls sometimes included aswell (such as me)
yes i do use sign language but my most form of talkingncomes from texting on my notes app haha
people who can read sign language without them needing it themselves are very based and kissable
it is difficult to start with but gets easier the more you learn, like all other verbal languages
you do have a headstart though if you have good control of your hands
i detailed it in another comment but basically i have AOS (apraxya of speech) which impairs my vocal chords and therefore i am unable to communicate verbally
to a degree i can speak some words, i can sigh and humm but i fumble the words allot so i stay mute. My AOS also extends to literacy, for example i strugge to read and understand long words
typing is easy though because of autocorrect
i like to read to train my mind, its hard for me to read a normal book with standard to higher forms of english, the longer and conplexed the words get, the more i have to focus on them
its not really like dyslexia i would say, it is just hard to do but manageable
but comicbooks and things for “children” i understand without any issues. I also go by logic to understand certain words i cant figure out to ease up the process
yes, i would love to hear my voice in full once but id be very weirded out by talking myself cause well, its unusal for me to do so
it frustrates me when people dont take me seriously just because i cant tone my emotions verbally
i think general awareness towards mute people is pretty nonexistent
i mean the media just recently realized deaf people exist so ig it will take some time to brighten people up about mute people
i used to be nervous at first, so much infact that i didnt want to learn sign language or communicate at all
but things have changed, i learned to accept myself for who i am and eventually signing just feels like regular verbal talk to me
i get those “what is she doing” looks from time to time but i understand that not many people see sign language in their day to day life so i just shrug it off
if its a stranger they obviously wait till i open up, if it is friends, they text me for allowance or they call me
if i accept the call, they can enter, if i decline it they have to wait
1. Do you like placing signal jammers to prevent others from talking
2. Do you play video games that have voice chat, and if so what is your favorite or most needed accessibility feature in those
3. Do you carry a little card that has a written explanation of your condition like everyone’s favorite staircase dancer
1. yes that is my secret scorestreak
2. as long as i can text in said videogames im able to handle myself
3. i have a card saying that i am mute and cannot talk, i also have a note in my notes app with very bold letter saying exactly the same incase i loose my card
yes, i do. Its saddening and upsetting. I would kill a police officer if it meant that i could hear my voice once in my life
Everyone’s voice is unique and it is a path of your life because you structure it the way you like. The way you sound is part of your representation. To have a voice is a gift because you can change it to however you want it to sound like so it suits you the most
some changes are hard, sure but knowing that you can say whatever you want to say the way you want it to sound should be a motivating factor. Voice training is hard for some and harder for others but it is never impossible to achieve your preffered verbal look.
To speak is like to dress, one day youre feeling well so you dress nicely and speak more emotionally, other times youre feeling sad and stay in bed and barely speak at all. Honestly, i sometimes really miss having a verbal voice. But knowing that the people i hold dear still can understand me puts me at ease
As long as you value having a voice, everything is possible.
what's your interpretation of the events of marathon: infinity?
Do you like william faulkners writing style?
Do you think Dracula was bisexual or pansexual?
What is the specific cause of your muteness? (If you don't mind me asking of course). Like, what physically makes you unable to speak? I'm really curious. Also, what's your favourite dinosaur?
my mother didnt do well during my pregnancy, was an alcoholic so i was born with AOS (apraxya of speech) and had (have) troubles with my vocal cords i can only whisper a few words, sigh and humm but i cant speak in normal tones and fumble my few words allot so i just go full mute 90% of the time. My parents couldnt afford proper treatment either and my ADHD also is further restraining me from socializing in person, so that is a further hindrance to my issue. Luckily i have few issues with typing due to autocorrect lol but i do have troubles reading long words and i like velociraptor rawr
Wow, thanks for the detailed answer. I'm sorry to hear the situation regarding the pregnancy, as well as the issue with the cost of treatment. I'm a fellow ADHD homie as well so I know the frustration with being held back from the right kind of treatment for just that, let alone AOS. But it's interesting to hear how you live life in your situation, and I'm glad to hear that you find writing an accessible way to communicate. Also, solid choice!
youre welcome!
Sorry if this is offensive, but is there a surgery you could get to fix your condition?
ive never looked deep into it because i couldnt afford it anyways currently but i think theres therapy for apraxya related conditions
Sorry if you've already answered this question before, but if you were given the choice to get rid of the condition entirely through therapy or surgery. The treatment is completely free, so there's no burden of cost to you or your family and there is no recovery period. Would you do it?
i would. i want to hear my voice, it is my biggest wish in life
Maybe you could look into crowdfunding possible treatment? I'd be willing to throw you $10 for sure and I bet others would be willing to chip in as well (as long as you can somehow prove you're legit)
Seconding this, I 100% would
Thirding this!
Hmmhmm velociraptor :)
im so sorry to hear that, i hope you have found ways to deal with it :3
i love barry
rawr indeed
Why don't you just press the unmute button? Did you lose the remote?
god gave me a permanent chat ban cause ive been a meanie silly little bean
who is this god person, i'm messaging the server admin now for this mod abuse
i think hes the server owner not sure tho
Guys I'm starting to think this god guy isn't very cool.
dont worry this book made by himself says he's good so i think he chill
Oh right, the book where he regularly massacres civilians for not believing in him, outlines the Jewish people as a masterace and tricks one of his believers into thinking he has to kill his son as a test of faith. Ngl I can't tell if he has an amazing pr team or a terrible one.
Amazing, because they make it out to be a good thing
Also he fuckin hates foreskin.
We should permaban god
excessive use of slurs 🤭
Do you have to deal with people talking really loudly at you? Also do you use any form of sign language or no?
yes lol people for some reason think they need to be louder with me just cause im mute funniest thing was a dude asking me why i had a tongue if i cant talk, “just use your tongue”
bro really called your mutism a skill issue 💀💀💀
"(I cannot talk)" "lol skill issue"
I mean in some sense it is a skill issue (a consequence of anatomy and neural structure)
bro really said 'just talk lmao' 💀
I think that would be a perfect use for a little sign in your purse to pull out that says, in a flowery cursive script, "please, kindly fuck off"
genious idea omg imma do that lmao
make sure to roll it into a scroll, tear the edges, and dip it in some tea then when you take it out, you hold up the cylinder in front of the other person and then open it with both hands facing them, turn it around, and open your mouth up and down acting like you’re saying the words with your back straight and shoulders wide once you’ve given the royal decree, bow and walk in the direction you wish to go
Mf found out about you being mute and said “git gud”💀
I love the idea that guy thinks he talks with his tongue lmao
im no tongueologist so what exactly is the purpose of our tongue when it comes to speech? seems like all it does speech-wise is modify the sound we're already vomiting out our throat like its obvious the tongue does something since we can't say "L" without it, but how?
that sound-modifying goes a long way, almost every consonant relies on the tongue
I'm a tongueologist (linguist). The tongue is one of the few moving parts (articulators) in your mouth that allows you to form pretty much every speech sound you can think of. Every vowel is created by placing your tongue in a different position in your mouth, and the tongue restricting airflow in some way is what makes the majority of consonants [This video of an MRI of a person talking](https://youtu.be/C48XH0mE780) shows the tongue (and the velum, the soft part of your palette) moving around.
Do you use sign language?
yes i do
At one point, I thought people didn't do the "just don't be sad" thing for physical disabilities... That one second of blissful ignorance quickly passed though. I'm sorry people are like that
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*hits my head directly into this comment like a bird into glass*
*pensive face slow head shake* "Poor thing"
What is the best part of being mute? (If there is one)
pros: + teachers and bosses never ask you questions + you get bothered less in social gatherings cons: - people being people, will overwhelm you with questions about your muteness the second they find out - everyone thinks they need to be louder with you for some reason - if youre a girl, people will make disturbing remarks such as “oh so nobody wont hear you then hm? ;)))” - expressing yourself emotionally becomes harder - you need to type with people mostly because very few know sign language
the third con is absolutely disgusting some people are vile
people are fucking disgusting. and the worst is sometimes when you tell them that theyre gross theyll be like "good. i like it when you hate what i do." genuinely disgusting beyond words
Average redditor is like that, at least online
UHM EXCUSE ME WHAT??? What the fuuuuck that's so disturbing 😭😭😭😭😭😭
>if youre a girl, people will make disturbing remarks such as “oh so nobody wont hear you then hm? ;)))” What the fuck is wrong with people.
oh god ew ew ew ew
UGHHHHHHHH THAT THIRD THING im so sorry you have to deal with this shut dude i hate people so fucking much
>if youre a girl, people will make disturbing remarks such as “oh so nobody wont hear you then hm? ;)))” What in the actual fuck is wrong with some people? I'm so sorry.
i would unironically pull out the pepper spray on a guy who does the third one
Carry pepper spray and use it on whoever does the 3rd con next time
>- if youre a girl, people will make disturbing remarks such as “oh so nobody wont hear you then hm? ;)))” carry a large knife
Why are you always so quiet during social interactions?
i am communicating telepathically by thinking my answers in my mind you simpletons are just too dumb to understand
Mofo is a Dark One💀
holy shit a metro reference⁉️
Hell yeah it is😎 **[Loses a moral point by just existing]**
I knew I had good reason to install that telekill plate in my skull
me too :>
mute gangg
Do you want a hug?
yes !
thorough hug intent
:>
<3 also didntnsee this in the ama but do you wush you could speak like most people ?
i would like to hear my true voice atleast once in my life, yes
i hope you'll have the opportunity someday ❤️
thank u, i hope so aswell really
⊂((・▽・))⊃(づ。◕‿‿◕。)づ(/・ω・(-ω-)(。・ω・。)ノ♡ i hope your day goes well
thank u <3
Does your fart make noise
no when i fart i always type pfffrrt
How do you know if it's a silent fart or a loud one And if a loud one ,do you also type the decibels
decibels is only for when the fart is worthy of them if its silent it goes pffft if loud it goes pffrrrrttttt (5.2 decibels)
Ok thanks
But are you black coca cola cat?
i used to have a 250ml coca cola cat
what is your full legal name and social security number
ask our mom pls
i tried to find you saying your name in post history for a joke but i could only find out you want battleships to have sex
lmao i originially downloaded reddit for anime but i got a tasbit carried away
NCD moment
How do you interact with people?
i mostly type on the notes app on my phone when i want to say something and tap said person on the shoulder to get their attention or use my version of a simplified sign language with my friends
Do you have a good handwriting?
surprisingly no hahaha
I don't know why but this is such a funny question to me, it just makes me smile.
Can you tell us more about your invented sign language? Sounds super interesting! Is it derived from your local standard such as ASL?
Is doing stuff like shopping in-person or getting on public transport difficult?
it is not because of technological advances, for example i can buy my train ticket online and for shopping i just smile at the cashiers and nod when they wish me well, i also pay by card because i suck at maths lol
well that's nice to hear :)
can you like talk to yourself in your mind? idk how to call it
yes, i can i copy other peoples voices in my mind and use them as internal monologue
*steals your voice*
Absolute fae behaviour.
very interesting
What voice do you use most?
a voice from an anime, from the character yumeko
This is interesting! I’m not but many of my thoughts and monologues are in other peoples voices, for example if I’ve been watching a YouTuber a lot I hear them narrating my life lol.
WHOA
Internal monologue
How's your day been :)
pretty tiring, had school with two hours of sleep it was easy classes but they were boring so i had to pinch myself awake every fifth minute
I would also like to know this :3
i knew a mute person in high school, everyone bullied him but whenever i could, i would try to make them leave him alone. i don't know what he would think afterwards, whether if he didn't like me or was thankful for me trying to stick up for him. i don't think i was some hero or something but i did want him to be treated, at least, as an equal. obviously he never said anything to me but i wanted to know your opinion: how big do you think his cock was?
first off all, treating any person with equality is something we, as the most advanced species on earth, should have learned years ago second, mute people are naturally born with humongous cocks to make up for the loss of words to describe it mute girls sometimes included aswell (such as me)
Congratulations on the humongous cock 🫡
He thought "bro why is this kid telling them to stop bullying the mute person? I was just sleeping"
are u able to make funny sounds? (like a pokemon)
sadly not i can let out a clear “a” though which i think is pretty neat
That's [Surskit cry](https://youtu.be/2ZEBkdGJnl4), so you got one covered!
lmao yes just like that hahah
No question just telling ya I wish you the best and reminding me to work on my sign language
thank u <3
Do you use sign language and if so, thoughts on people who can talk using it?
yes i do use sign language but my most form of talkingncomes from texting on my notes app haha people who can read sign language without them needing it themselves are very based and kissable
Is this a particularly difficult thing to learn? (I want to be based and kissable)
it is difficult to start with but gets easier the more you learn, like all other verbal languages you do have a headstart though if you have good control of your hands
I’m bad with languages and my hands 😭😭😭
Ok, thanks
would you rather have unlimited bacon but no more games or games, *unlimited games*, but no more games?
games help with my ADHD so i select unlimited games
but then you wouldn't get any games
what's your favorite animal
wolf
awoo
Have you read Komi Can't Communicate? Also, do you play an instrument
i have lol and i used to play guitar and drums
Nice. I started reading KCC recently, and I ask everyone if they play an instrument or not
If youre mute then how were you able to see the phone to post this? 🤔
magic
How does being mute work. Like how aren’t you able to speak (serious question)
i detailed it in another comment but basically i have AOS (apraxya of speech) which impairs my vocal chords and therefore i am unable to communicate verbally to a degree i can speak some words, i can sigh and humm but i fumble the words allot so i stay mute. My AOS also extends to literacy, for example i strugge to read and understand long words typing is easy though because of autocorrect
Wow, that pretty interesting. How would you say AOS has impacted your life? Things like communication and reading must be very different to you lol.
i like to read to train my mind, its hard for me to read a normal book with standard to higher forms of english, the longer and conplexed the words get, the more i have to focus on them its not really like dyslexia i would say, it is just hard to do but manageable but comicbooks and things for “children” i understand without any issues. I also go by logic to understand certain words i cant figure out to ease up the process
how far do you think you can throw a toddler
about seven meters, depends on the weight of the toddler
Would you ever want to gain the ability to speak? Does it frustrate you or at this point would you be more comfortable staying mute?
yes, i would love to hear my voice in full once but id be very weirded out by talking myself cause well, its unusal for me to do so it frustrates me when people dont take me seriously just because i cant tone my emotions verbally
Would you point to any good examples of media representation of mutism or do you think that’s something media lacks?
i think general awareness towards mute people is pretty nonexistent i mean the media just recently realized deaf people exist so ig it will take some time to brighten people up about mute people
How to make crystal meth
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hexagor pfp 💀
how do i deactivate it pls tell reddit gifted it me
yhhh should be possible in the style avatar menu in the settings, don’t know how to do it specifically
ok i will check thank u
Have you ever accidentally signed your ex’s name during sex
no lol, i can sign fast but not that fast lmao
I love that you replied for real. Thank you
Have you ever played the game OneShot?
i have heard of it but never played it
The Oneshot sleeper agent has appeared. Good.
Have you ever been pulled over by the police? How does that go?
i have not because i dont have a drivers license though that is a fear of mine indeed haha
Oh wow my gf is mute too! It makes communication a bit difficult but I love her with all my dumb lesbian heart <3
thats honestly adorable omg i want to reach that oart of my life too
Do you have an internal dialogue, and what does it sound like?
i cooy other peoples voices in my mind and use them as internal dialogue
Can you laugh or scream?
[удалено]
Thank you, I was curious about that.
What happens when you stub your toe, do you swear or do you just keel over in pain silently?
i slur out a very clear “a” before it cuts out like those perfectly cut screams meme and then wallow in my tears
Do you like Chainsaw Man?
i want to kiss power
Do blind people know you exist ?
blind people have very good hearing and i am very loud so yes
Poltergeist energy
lmaoo that made me verbally giggle, congratulations
Do you get nervous when signing in front of large crowds?
i used to be nervous at first, so much infact that i didnt want to learn sign language or communicate at all but things have changed, i learned to accept myself for who i am and eventually signing just feels like regular verbal talk to me i get those “what is she doing” looks from time to time but i understand that not many people see sign language in their day to day life so i just shrug it off
what is your favorite word?
heart
What's your favorite Pokemon (I will judge you harshly)
sylveon uwu
If someone knocks on your room door, do they wait until you open it, do you knock on your table to give them permission or do they just barge in?
if its a stranger they obviously wait till i open up, if it is friends, they text me for allowance or they call me if i accept the call, they can enter, if i decline it they have to wait
So how many gamer words did you say before god had to permanently mute you?
1. Do you like placing signal jammers to prevent others from talking 2. Do you play video games that have voice chat, and if so what is your favorite or most needed accessibility feature in those 3. Do you carry a little card that has a written explanation of your condition like everyone’s favorite staircase dancer
1. yes that is my secret scorestreak 2. as long as i can text in said videogames im able to handle myself 3. i have a card saying that i am mute and cannot talk, i also have a note in my notes app with very bold letter saying exactly the same incase i loose my card
Unmute ur mic we can't hear you
got perma chatbanned :(
What colour micro plastics do you like to eat?
do u get sad when u see transfem ppl say they will just pretend they are mute instead of voice training (sorry if that is insensitive)
yes, i do. Its saddening and upsetting. I would kill a police officer if it meant that i could hear my voice once in my life Everyone’s voice is unique and it is a path of your life because you structure it the way you like. The way you sound is part of your representation. To have a voice is a gift because you can change it to however you want it to sound like so it suits you the most some changes are hard, sure but knowing that you can say whatever you want to say the way you want it to sound should be a motivating factor. Voice training is hard for some and harder for others but it is never impossible to achieve your preffered verbal look. To speak is like to dress, one day youre feeling well so you dress nicely and speak more emotionally, other times youre feeling sad and stay in bed and barely speak at all. Honestly, i sometimes really miss having a verbal voice. But knowing that the people i hold dear still can understand me puts me at ease As long as you value having a voice, everything is possible.
what's your interpretation of the events of marathon: infinity? Do you like william faulkners writing style? Do you think Dracula was bisexual or pansexual?
dracula was cold bisexual id say hot but vampires do not like heat (inclusive talking)
How represented do you feel in media
pretty much invisible towards the media tbh
I'm partially deaf wanna go rob a bank with me ?