postr/StutterDecember 28, 2022

I am a DJ

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I am a DJ Just wanted to share something... A few minutes ago I had the worst block turned into a stutter that I've had in a while. It was on the word 'Preventative' while talking on the phone. It lasted an honest eight seconds and the person I was talking to even asked what I was trying to say. Absolute terror. However, I was determined to get the word out and, after some muscle tensing and shallow breathing I was able to get it out and carry on the conversation. After hanging up the call I was able to laugh at imagining myself as a DJ scratching a record... Pre pre pre pre.... Preventative. Boom, cue the light show and bass drop. Hahahahaha I say this as someone in my late 30s that's struggled with stuttering pretty much my whole life. There are good days and bad days and if you are able to laugh at yourself and take things lightly it really helps. On to the next!

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Speech & StutteringCommunity & Support

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Blocks & StoppagesHumor & Community Tone