I think my friend started tearing up when I told him that my family still makes fun of my stutter

Idk for certain because he’s definitely rough around the edges. A nice person, but has a very snarky personality. So anyway, we’re talking about how personal our essays are for grad school application. Another friend asked if our stories can make someone cry. I nod yes, and she inquires.

I tell my guy friend (and her) that I struggled with a speech impediment while younger. And to this day, some of my close relatives still make fun of me. His eyes turned slightly red and watery, but it almost immediately went away. Honestly, it was a blink and you’ll miss it type moment.

He also had a speech impediment, but idk how much it affected him emotionally. I wonder if maybe he felt like he could relate? Or if he just has that much empathy for me in general? That being said, he told me to not make it so emotional. Not in a mean way, just a matter of fact way.