Courtney Stodden, a model and reality TV star, has been making headlines in recent years for their unapologetic approach to discussing their life experiences. In a recent Instagram post, Stodden revealed that they have been living with Tourette’s syndrome, a neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide.
The diagnosis was made public through a clip from Stodden’s infamous 2011 interview with ABC News’ Lara Spencer. At the time, Stodden was 16 years old and had just married 51-year-old Doug Hutchinson. The interview was widely covered in the media, with many people mocking Stodden’s behavior and speculating about their sobriety.
The Hidden Struggle of Living with Tourette’s
Stodden has spoken publicly about the challenges of living with Tourette’s syndrome. The condition is characterized by repetitive movements or sounds, known as tics, which can be embarrassing and difficult to control. Stodden’s tics included stuttering, eye squinting, mouth movements, and muscle tension, as well as seizures when they were younger.
In their Instagram post, Stodden explained that they had been ashamed of their condition and had hidden it from the public eye. They feared that people would think they were
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