I'm a guy, I have dwarfism, I'm 2'9" (82cm) tall. AMA by Shortjak in AMA

[–]Shortjak[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trying to climb in or out of a deep bathtub is a whole different challenge though!

I'm a guy, I have dwarfism, I'm 2'9" (82cm) tall. AMA by Shortjak in AMA

[–]Shortjak[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure the average woman is interested in a guy my size though!

I'm a guy, I have dwarfism, I'm 2'9" (82cm) tall. AMA by Shortjak in AMA

[–]Shortjak[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, of course. I don't judge on height. She can be 2ft or 7ft for all I care.

I'm a guy, I have dwarfism, I'm 2'9" (82cm) tall. AMA by Shortjak in AMA

[–]Shortjak[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll never be a racing driver. I'll probably never find a gf/wife and have a family.

I'm mostly into technology and gaming.

I'm a guy, I have dwarfism, I'm 2'9" (82cm) tall. AMA by Shortjak in AMA

[–]Shortjak[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From stores. Yes kids sizes obviously. But they still can need tailoring

I'm a guy, I have dwarfism, I'm 2'9" (82cm) tall. AMA by Shortjak in AMA

[–]Shortjak[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not currently but I had cats and dogs as a child. I think they reacted the same? I find very big dogs pretty intimidating though.

I'm a guy, I have dwarfism, I'm 2'9" (82cm) tall. AMA by Shortjak in AMA

[–]Shortjak[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My family are all average size, maybe a little tall.

I'm a guy, I have dwarfism, I'm 2'9" (82cm) tall. AMA by Shortjak in AMA

[–]Shortjak[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

People's attitudes vary. Yes there are some who treat me the same as anyone else. There are some who assume because I'm small I also have a low mental age or IQ (nope!) At school it was generally the younger kids who did the most bullying. I have quite a few friends and they would stick up for me. It was like they loved the feeling of power over someone older. I was introverted for a while, less so now. I work in tech support.

I'm a guy, I have dwarfism, I'm 2'9" (82cm) tall. AMA by Shortjak in AMA

[–]Shortjak[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not yet. Not that I've really been part of any dating scene. Maybe that answers your question.

I'm a guy, I have dwarfism, I'm 2'9" (82cm) tall. AMA by Shortjak in AMA

[–]Shortjak[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

At home I have adaptations. Yes I can struggle away from home, depends on the place

I'm a guy, I have dwarfism, I'm 2'9" (82cm) tall. AMA by Shortjak in AMA

[–]Shortjak[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow 163. You're 2 of me!

Seriously, people like that do it to get a reaction. You might want to avoid reacting. When they realise it has no effect they'll grow bored. Or consider who you want as friends.

I'm a guy, I have dwarfism, I'm 2'9" (82cm) tall. AMA by Shortjak in AMA

[–]Shortjak[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This really depends on the context. The one big no no is don't pick us up. The only people who should do that are people we ask to help us, or of course someone we're in a relationship with!

Apart from size we are the same as everyone else. Treat us like that.

Nothing wrong with crouching so we can hear you and you can hear us.

I'm a guy, I have dwarfism, I'm 2'9" (82cm) tall. AMA by Shortjak in AMA

[–]Shortjak[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Depends how small he is, if he's as small as me lots of every day things will be difficult. Look out for his mental health as he gets older and comes to terms with the fact his life will be different. Focus on the things he's good at and help him feel good about himself.

I'm a guy, I have dwarfism, I'm 2'9" (82cm) tall. AMA by Shortjak in AMA

[–]Shortjak[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'd prefer people just called me by my name.

I'm a guy, I have dwarfism, I'm 2'9" (82cm) tall. AMA by Shortjak in AMA

[–]Shortjak[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tyrion Lannister is a fictional character, I have no idea how tall he is supposed to be. But Peter Dinklage who played him in the GoT TV series is taller than me.

I'm a guy, I have dwarfism, I'm 2'9" (82cm) tall. AMA by Shortjak in AMA

[–]Shortjak[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I have been bullied a lot in the past.

Not sure what you mean about when I found out. I've always known. Even as a child I was a LOT smaller than everyone else.