Hi everyone! Thank you so much to everyone who has voted and commented. I really appreciate all you have shared!! I just want to clarify that I recognize that stuttering is not simply a physical thing or even a physical thing at all. The class I am taking just started but I know it focuses on the mental aspect of stuttering in the following weeks which as many of you pointed out is the true basis of stuttering. The point of this exercise is moreso to feel what it feels like for tension to build up and what happens to the lips and throat with increased tension and open up a conversation about the potential psychological impact. Although only those in my class who were/are stutterers will truly know the impact, I still think it is important to try to understand as much as possible through learning of other's experiences. All of the insights you have shared here are very valuable to me as a future SLP so thank you!! <3