There is a particular kind of loneliness that comes not from being alone, but from constantly editing yourself before you enter the world. Not because there are no people around you, but because every interaction carries an invisible layer of calculation.
Many people join a stuttering support group with a clear idea of what they are looking for. But in the beginning, most people do not find what they are looking for.
Your voice matters—even when it takes time to come out. Your ideas are valuable—even when they arrive with effort. You belong at every table you sit at—even when your seat feels shaky.
National Stuttering Awareness Week earlier this month brought much-needed attention to stuttering, which affects 1% of adults and 5% of children worldwide.
"Through music, I’ve been given the privilege of actualizing some of my dreams like releasing music on some of my favorite labels and collaborating and touring with some of my favorite artists that I grew up listening to."