Isaac Bailey is a stutterer, author, and professor. His book, 'My Brother Moochie', details his family's struggles after his eldest brother was sentenced to life imprisonment. Isaac talks about growing up poor, black, and with a stutter in the South, his traumatic family history, and his realization that being a stutterer is a part of his identity rather than an impediment. He also opens up about how he turned to writing, as it granted him a different way of sharing his voice.  Isaac offers advice about being comfortable with your stutter and the importance of knowing that your voice matters, no matter how you talk. 01:26 Growing up with a stutter  09:49 On the road to acceptance 14:02 Stuttering and journalism  17:38 Isaac's book, My Brother Moochie 22:02 Dating with a stutter and finding support from his wife 27:38 Isaac's final thoughts and advice  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content