Yay! Do you notice a difference? This current version is so easy to understand :) Now, I can try to better understand the phrase “because I kept my reason”. Do you mean : I still had the same problem/thoughts/impulses? Now, I never suggested to do “diaphragmatic breathing”. Rather, learn how your diaphragm can subconsciously contract/tense up (valsalva maneuver) and cause disruptions to speaking. [valsalva causing stuttering](https://m.youtube.com/user/stutteringtherapist)