I’ve always wondered if I were to have a severe head trauma and lost my memory, would I stutter? Does my memory tell me to stutter or is my stuttering a defect in my brain? Recent studies have indicated that stuttering does not originate in the vocal cords, hearing or tongue. It originates in the brain because of a delayed or misfired neuron. As imaging of the brains has improved, so has its use as a diagnostic tool. What has not been discovered is how to fix those errant neurons. Probably won’t happen in my lifetime, but it may if you’re under 40. I have seen specialists all over the world. My parents were wealthy and tried their best to fix me. It was out of love, and that’s why I never complained. I still stutter. What helps me the most—please don’t laugh—a good stiff Scotch on the rocks. I’m not encouraging drinking. I’m very much a once a month social drinker, but when I really need to be fluent, I have a drink. Works every time. How many times have I used that method? Probably 20 times in my 71 years. So no, I don’t have a drinking problem. LOL Don’t let other people control when or how you stutter. I stutter very well on my own. Thank you. LMAO. My nickname is ‘Sunshine’ or ‘Sunny’ because I love to laugh and be goofy. Not because I stutter, but in spite of my stutter. I’ve mastered quick come backs and responses to insults about my stuttering. Or just insults in general. As a retired high school teacher they certainly came in handy. More than once I had a student say “F*ck you Mrs. Webber!” Yes, they wanted out of class or sent to study hall. Nope, not happening. My comeback? “Mmmm, no thanks. I’d be bored and you’d be confused.” Using my most bored sounding voice ever. The entire class would hoot and holler, the insulter was embarrassed and I came off as someone who just couldn’t be goaded into yelling. Be easy on yourself. Love yourself. Even your stutter.