Episode 10 A Mother-Son Story on Stuttering

This episode features Harris, a young person who stutters, and his mother Shereen, offering a rare dual perspective on growing up with a stutter.Harris speaks candidly about first noticing his stutter, navigating misconceptions about intelligence, and finding his voice at STARS events.

Shereen shares how her understanding of stuttering evolved over time and how she’s worked to help Harris see his own brilliance, especially on harder days.

In this episode, Harris and Shereen discuss:

• What it was like for Harris to first notice his stutter, and how that awareness has changed over time
• The misconception that stuttering is connected to intelligence, and how Harris responds to it
• Moments when stuttering felt hard, and what helped Harris push through
• How Shereen’s perspective on stuttering shifted as a parent, and how she advocates for Harris at school and beyond
• The role the STARS community has played for their family, and what gives them hope for the future