postr/StutterMay 18, 2022

i met a fellow stutterer on the greenway

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i met a fellow stutterer on the greenway I was going for a walk when I passed a guy on the greenway. We exchanged pleasantries, then he called out my stuttering and said he also stutters lol. We had a good convo, he says his mom and grandpa stutter, but i dont know anyone in my family who stutters except me. Maybe i was passed a dormant gene? He said he used to get made fun of growing up for stuttering; i was lucky and didnt get much of that (except from my brother sometimes). I didnt know what to say when he said that, but he is a public speaker now and seems to be enjoying life. Meeting him made me think of interacting with other stutters, so here i am lol

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Causes & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilityCommunity & Support

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Genetic & Family FactorsStigma & BullyingPersonal StoriesAcceptance & Pride