My stuttering has been reduced signficantly

My stuttering has been reduced signficantly My stuttering has improved significantly over the past months, and I wanted to share two resources that have been key in this process: the book Redefining Stuttering by John Harrison, and the article And the Stuttering Just Dies by Jack Menear. These completely changed the way I understand stuttering. They helped me realize that stuttering is not a genetic or neurological disorder, as we’re often told — it’s a social problem, rooted in how we relate to speech, identity, and the fear of being judged. A central concept in both texts is The Stuttering Hexagon, which describes stuttering as a dynamic system made up of six interconnected elements: emotions, beliefs, physical behaviors, intentions, perceptions, and social interactions. Stuttering itself is not the core problem — it is a symptom of this larger system working together. If you stutter, I highly recommend reading both of these. They explain not just what stuttering is, but why we stutter. That knowledge alone has helped me reduce my stuttering noticeably. I still stutter. But not nearly as much, and more importantly, my everyday life feels a lot easier now. I have a strong belief that I’m on my way out of this — not by hiding it, but by understanding it. English is not my first language, so I used AI to help me write this in a clear and understandable way — but I have carefully proofread the text myself.