I’ve always been told that I look younger than I am. I thought it was hereditary since my sisters that do not have SMA look younger than their ages. I always joke and say I might look younger but I feel like I’m 90 because of SMA

I now add 10 years to my age when someone asks. 66yo male sma3

Growing up, I was always a bit on the heavy side and, at times, overweight, but I can't tell you how many times people would put the word "little" in front of my name or kids would say mommy look at the little man and I would be like little? I could eat you, LOL

I've always had this problem, and I don't think it has to do with looks. I think it's unconscious bias. I don't know how often I'm treated like I have a mental disability, which seems to have worsened over the years. I don't know how often I would suggest something at work or a recommendation that would be ignored; then, I would see someone else bring up the same idea or suggestion and treat it like it's an ingenious idea. It's happened way too many times.

That's funny that you should mention looking younger than our age. Throughout my life I've had people say I looked younger than I was. I just thought they were being polite.