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Flow don’t force I’ve struggled with stuttering for years. Recently, I had an epiphany. Before speaking, my focus was always on not stuttering and trying sound to a certain way. That didn’t work because I was focused on that thought instead of what I wanted to say. I also realized each time I stutter it’s because I am physically constricted - especially in the diaphragm area, and I don’t have enough breath to talk and breathe at the same time. Now I shift my focus from “don’t stutter” to “Am I holding tension anywhere in my body? Am I breathing enough?” And then letting the words flow thru without forcing them to sound in any way. Awareness of my body and breath lets me speak how I want to, and at my own pace. I allow myself to pause, stop, breathe, and start again instead of forcing it out. There is no rush. Using this technique, I’ve reduced and in some cases, eliminated my blocks entirely. Granted my case is mild-moderate, but it was so life-changing I had to share. I hope this helps others as much as it helped me. Flow - don’t force.