You are right about many of us wanting to speak fast, and I really can't explain why that's the case. I feel like I always have to prove myself while speaking, but there's no need really. Also, what you say about confidence is true. Ever since I started believing in myself and my capabilities, my stutter decreased as a result. I don't stutter severely, and that's exactly why. I've seen countless people in this sub saying something along the lines of "easy for you to say that if your stutter isn't as bad as mine", except it was, is and probably will be. There were days where I couldn't speak a single word, but also days where I had been an excellent speaker, and I always try to convice people: your stutter will improve if you improve your own image of yourself. We have a voice, and we can speak our minds, regardless of how long it takes us to do it. Edit: I should also specify that I stutter since birth, so I deeply understand the struggle. Still, we're not defined by it. We matter, as do our words.