For the first time in years, i’m not afraid to talk.

For the first time in years, i’m not afraid to talk. Hi there! Long time lurker, first time poster. My stuttering problem started several years ago, when things went from bad to worse speech-wise. We all know how bad it can get, i had problems saying full sentences, blockades, and worst of all a talking speed that was way too high. I never thought much of it until it became almost unbearable, and also because i’m a bit of a procrastinator. A speech therapist in my town had me over for an intake interview and immediately knew what was up. A few months back, somewhere around July/August, i told her the same thing i’m telling you now. For the first time in years, i’m no longer afraid to talk. I can talk on the phone, talk to randomly people i meet on the street, and generally feel more confident when i talk. I’m still far from perfect, i still have my days where i think “damn today was a bad day for my stuttering” but the next day is better. My goal was to be able to give a speech at my own wedding, and while i may not have reached it in time, i’m still proud of what i have achieved. I’m okay with how things are right now, i know i’ll never be stutter-free, but at least i have learned to surpress it, and that’s what matters. So to everyone who thinks they’re never gonna get better, there is hope for you! Don’t set impossible goals like some people do, be realistic. It might take a while, but you’ll get there!