Before it Hits Home. Quotes

“There’s this little boy in my class – Raymond. I don’t know if you remember him. He stutters, so he’s real shy. The kids make fun of him, even the teacher loses patience, but every time I see him I just want to take him in my arms and hold him, protect him because I know no one sticks around too long with somebody who can’t communicate. Not enough love in the world that can withstand that kind of stinginess that kind of terror. You hear what I’m saying Wendal? The teacher says I’m not helping him by not making him speak, but the real message always seems to come through when the words are moved out of the way… don’t you think? Like now, how I heard you, for the first time loud and clear… it’s been good, Wendal, but I can do better. You know what I’m saying?... I can do better with someone, someone who cares, at least tries to stutter. Hope you can get your money back on the ring.”
― Cheryl L. West, Before it Hits Home.