Great post! This is my attempt to summarize it. **TL;DR summary:** *Controlling stuttering*: Focus/predict on individual words people are saying, or the concept they might ask. Allowing me to prepare a response *Why this works I guess*: When you focus on what/how it's being said, it distracts your brain. I feel that by formulating an answer and knowing what I am going to say, **I don't stutter**. My idea is that we might be thinking way faster than we can talk. When we slow down, often we can talk better *Conclusion*: Start slow. Try not to get frustrated if it doesn't work right away. Celebrate these small victories. I didn't do this for others or to avoid "the stares" or "the comments" I did this FOR ME