Adam Miller

 Adam Miller

 Adam Miller is 15 years old and is from Washington State. Like 1% of the world population, he stutters. But just like any other 15 year old, he has dreams and things he wants to accomplish in life. He wants to succeed.

Liz: “What's your biggest goal in life?”

Adam: “Well, I've always wanted to be a music teacher. I love music, and I love kids, so I thought it would be perfect!”

L: “Do you feel like your stuttering limits you at all?”

A: “Yes I do. I feel like during job interviews, or when I'm introducing myself, or talking in general, my stutter holds me back.”

L: “Do you feel like you would talk more if you didn't stutter?”

A: “Yes, I would.”

L: “What is something you want people to know about your stutter?”

A: “That it is not, by any means, a mental illness.”

L: “Have you ever had someone treat you that way before? And that's terrible by the way, so have I.”

A: “I walked away, and I never talked to him again. It's an awful experience, I agree.”

L: “What would you say is the best piece of advice you've ever been given?”

A: “That if people laugh at you, they don't deserve to hear what you have to say”

L: “I totally agree. Who gave you that advice?”

A: “My speech therapist, when I was in the 6th grade.”

L: “What is some advice you would give to fluent people about communication?”

A: “To be patient, and treat me just like you would anyone else.”