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Police Officer Pulls Over a Driver With Tourette Syndrome. Then They Show Everyone the Right Way To Respond: ‘Thank You So Much for Being Nice’
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The Mary Sue
Wagner, who has nearly 19,100 followers, regularly shares content about her life with Tourette syndrome.
When Wagner explains she has Tourette syndrome, the officer doesn’t miss a beat: “Thank you for letting me know.”
Tourette syndrome, for example, is frequently reduced to stereotypes about swearing or constant tics, but the reality is far more complex.
DJ Versatile, a Black woman with Tourette syndrome, has spoken about the complexities of the condition, especially when tics involve offensive language.
Her words underscore the importance of education and empathy, both of which were on full display in Wagner’s traffic stop.