This culture of cruelty is what drives decent people from public service, and what makes millions of Americans recoil from politics, and even from participating in our democracy. Vice President Biden has spoken openly — and courageously, in my view — about the pain of his severe childhood stutter. He takes time to reach out to children who have suffered as he did.
As I grew older, I learned to manage and overcome my stuttering, through much hard work and intense focus. I learned to slow down and to enunciate each word with precision. I joined the church choir, and found that singing helped me to practice controlling my breath, and the formation of words. I learned to resist and overcome the bullying.
I also learned that our imperfections do not define us.
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Prince Harry talks about his agreement with the Royal Family not to continue official duties starting next year. He is going to spend most of his time with wife Meghan Markle and son Archie in Canada away from prying eyes. That will be easier said than done with the UK tabloids.
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Depressing as hell documentary.
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