He doesn't have to go through what I went through. He me, who gets it. It's different. Makes what I went through worthwhile because I was able save him from the worst of it. But yeah, as a dad, I recognize his life might be easier without the hindrance. On the other hand, he lives life knowing his friends are true, and those who value him value him beyond his impediment. If choosing between fluency and confidence in true friendship, I know what I'd choose.