Stuttering is a speech disorder that affects 1 in 100 Belgians. It can sometimes lead to a smile or cause mockery. In France, it is recognized as a handicap but not in Belgium. Our team met with Jean-Pascal, a 52-year-old who suffers from severe stuttering. He shares his daily life, his anxieties, and his hopes.
“I realized around the age of 6 or 7 that I was not intellectually the same as another,” said Jean-Pascal. “Young, you tell yourself that you are not guilty of this but it is still not funny,” he confides.
Today, what Jean-Pascal fears above all are phone calls. On that day, he must call for information on purchasing a thermostat. The call is laborious. He has the anguish of dialogue, but he manages to ask his questions and get the answers.
Each call is for him, torture: “It’s the fact of not seeing the other person. When I have a call and I don’t know the number, I don’t pick up,” he breathes.
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In conclusion, stuttering is a serious speech disorder that affects many people across the world. It can lead to anxiety and fear of communication, making daily tasks challenging. It is important to raise awareness and provide support for those who suffer from stuttering. We hope that by sharing Jean-Pascal’s story, we can help break the stigma surrounding this disorder and encourage empathy and understanding. Remember, tolerance and acceptance are essential in creating a more inclusive society. Thank you for reading this grand format report, and don’t forget to check out our other reports on RTL play.