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How to get used to using neuropronouns.
A thread by a person who struggles with words.
A thread by a person who struggles with words.
I believe that a person can struggle to integrate neuropronouns into their speech pattern to the point it drains them completely and they find themselves not able to use them at all. But I also believe that there are always ways to try to improve the situation.
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I have auditory processing issues, dysarthria, different speech impairments starting from a stress-induced stutter, burr, "swallowing sounds", and so on. I struggle with constructing sentences, keeping words, syllables, and sounds in the proper order. Sometimes what comes out >>
of my mouth is not what I hear in my head at all. I can come up with a non-existent word and not be able to get rid of it. All of this affects my speech and writing skills. In a nutshell, my life wouldn't be the same w/o autocorrect 
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In the addition, I'm not a native
. In the addition, I'm not a native
English speaker and I can confirm that neuropronouns don't exist in my native language.
However, there are tricks I use to make the usage of neuropronouns easier for me.
The first thing you should do when you are being introduced to a set of neuropronouns is to ask for >>
However, there are tricks I use to make the usage of neuropronouns easier for me.
The first thing you should do when you are being introduced to a set of neuropronouns is to ask for >>
transcription. Ask how they are pronounced, what other words sound similar to them. Most of the neuropronouns are either new short, one-syllable words or a bit longer ones which are based on already existing words. Most often they are formed the same as the more common pronouns >
are. You have a starting point, your neuropronoun in its nominative form, then its possessing form that is formed by adding "s" to the nominative (or objective) one, its reflexive form that is formed by adding "self"/"selves". Some neuropronouns have a specific objective form >>
which means there is a second word you have to remember. Otherwise, it will be the same form as a nominative one.
Neuropronous are written in a specific order showing all four forms so it is a little bit easier to memorize. E.g. mu/mur/murs/murself. By visualizing this order >>
Neuropronous are written in a specific order showing all four forms so it is a little bit easier to memorize. E.g. mu/mur/murs/murself. By visualizing this order >>
you can get accustomed quicker. You just have to "run further" like a program code until you find the needed form.
Visualization plays a big role. By visualizing words we can easier associate them with their meaning. Having neuropronous you are currently trying to integrate >>
Visualization plays a big role. By visualizing words we can easier associate them with their meaning. Having neuropronous you are currently trying to integrate >>
into your speech pattern before your eyes can greatly help. Don't just stare at someone's bio. Print out some cards to hold in your hands (very useful for kinesthetic people especially if you add an association to the feeling, a different texture: putting pieces of fabric, >>
buttons, anything that will help you built this association). Write these pronouns somewhere you know your eyes will wonder, a wall in front of the working desk, for example.
When you have associated written form and pronunciation with a certain set of pronouns it is time to >>
When you have associated written form and pronunciation with a certain set of pronouns it is time to >>
start creating an association with a person you will use these pronouns for. Use Mind Palace technics. Simply connect this person's features to the pronouns: "Zir is such a good friend of mine. Zir is brave. Zir likes forest".
When you feel confident with your understanding of >
When you feel confident with your understanding of >
neuropronouns it is time to start using them in sentences. First of all, ask the person to give you examples of their usage in sentences, then try to construct similar ones.
All of your efforts will come to one thing. Practice. Write and talk as much as you can. Talk to the >>
All of your efforts will come to one thing. Practice. Write and talk as much as you can. Talk to the >>
person, about the person. Talk to yourself about them, do it in front of the mirror if you'd like. Write little stories using neuropronouns. Start without mentioning any names concentration on pronouns only, then try to switch between pronouns, the name, nicknames, etc to >>
catch the flow.
Don't be afraid to make mistakes. You can always correct yourself. Treat it as a new language you need to know to meet more interesting people. Your language is more flexible and fluent than you think.
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Don't be afraid to make mistakes. You can always correct yourself. Treat it as a new language you need to know to meet more interesting people. Your language is more flexible and fluent than you think.
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As a conclusion, I want to repeat that I understand people who struggle with neuropronouns, especially due to cognitive issues. But as a person who has been there and is still there, I want to encourage people to try again. Changing attitude to a positive one, treating your >>
mistakes as nothing abnormal, finding a safe space to learn and practice, and most importantly concentrating on doing it not from the fear of being labeled as trans- or queerphobic but to connect with other people will help you with your journey.
I also greatly advise people to >
I also greatly advise people to >
maintain mutual respect with neuropronouns users and always keep your opponent's state in mind as well. Some people don't have alternatives to offer to you and might experience severe distress due to the usage of the wrong pronouns which might make them end communication with >>
you. Neuropronouns users might not be able to process common pronouns instead or be active during communication which doesn't include their pronouns due to the lack of association with themselves.
Neuroprouns is a big part of the neurodivergent culture. And as people in one >>
Neuroprouns is a big part of the neurodivergent culture. And as people in one >>
boat we have to work towards better understanding and alliance, not alienation.
Thank you so much for reading. I hope my thread helped you a little bit.
P.S. You can look up neuropronouns to learn yourself and don't wait until you meet one of their users.
Have a wonderful day!
Thank you so much for reading. I hope my thread helped you a little bit.
P.S. You can look up neuropronouns to learn yourself and don't wait until you meet one of their users.
Have a wonderful day!
A little continuation. You can also try this exercise.
Write a story using common pronouns like she, he, or they. Then underline them and try to replace them with a set of neuroprounouns accordingly to the proper form. Continue writing a story using neuropronouns.
Write a story using common pronouns like she, he, or they. Then underline them and try to replace them with a set of neuroprounouns accordingly to the proper form. Continue writing a story using neuropronouns.
