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NSA Meetings I recently went to my first National Stuttering Association (NSA) meeting. For me, meeting new people is tough especially because of my stutter but I got to a point where I knew I couldn’t keep avoiding things just because they’re uncomfortable. There were seven of us, all with different types of stutters. In 40 years of having one, I never actually met anyone else who stutters. It was interesting to see how different it is for everyone and their experiences. What stood out the most was just realizing it’s not just me. Being in a room with people who get it made things feel a lot more normal. It also felt like a genuinely safe, relaxed space maybe even the start of a few friendships. For the first time in a long time, I felt okay just saying my name, where I’m from, and what I do. That alone made showing up worth it.