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Yes, you have won. And me too. I often (sometimes) stutter still, but I do it "normally" now. What I realized was that everybody stammers sometimes and there are *no* people who talk fluently _all_ th...

One thing I can say from experience and it may suck at first, is to literally get exposed to what you're afraid of. The more you face it, the easier it gets because your mind feels at ease. It's worke...

What I actually helped in therapy

What I actually helped in therapy I have been in speech therapy since middle school and my stutter has not seen much improvement because of it besides the occasional method that will help me get out o...

I don't stutter in English, but stutter in my mother tongue

I don't stutter in English, but stutter in my mother tongue My speech is almost perfect when I speak English, but I have a moderate stutter when I speak my native language. I guess it's because my mot...

How to cope when stuttering is “new”?

How to cope when stuttering is “new”? I’ve been off work for 2 months (call centre/customer service) due to a breakdown which has since left me with a bad stammer, particularly when on the phone. I’ve...

I used to think this for the longest time, but then I realize most people are actually 'not' impatient. They're just reacting to our reaction that we display after we stutter. As stutterers, most of...

This is what I did to overcome the fear of stuttering. I'm more confident now, and can handle any speaking situation whether or not I happen to stutter. DM me if you'd like to discuss your approach, ...

Wow. Thanks for sharing. Absolutely. I love singing and wouldn't point it as one of the things that helped me but yes, singing in front of family was the first time I was using my voice without the di...

Started singing as part of my music studies, gotta say I impressed myself by being able to sing decently alone in front of strangers, while being graded on it. Also part of a choir where it's obviousl...

Stuttering is the most humiliating amongst all disabilities

Stuttering is the most humiliating amongst all disabilities Hi, can i vent for a moment? First, my stutter is bad, it’s very bad I can’t make a phone call with a stranger without getting hung up on. I...

Severe Stuttering is a Disability - A Call to an Action

Severe Stuttering is a Disability - A Call to an Action Severe stuttering is a legitimate disability and should be regarded as such. A severe stutterer, after completing at least one round of speech-l...

I can't take this anymore

I can't take this anymore I am 21 years old and I've been stuttering since birth. I can't live with it anymore. I didn't finish high school because of my speech. I avoid contact with people. For the p...

"Did I Stutter?" What are your thoughts about the Stuttering Pride Movement?

"Did I Stutter?" What are your thoughts about the Stuttering Pride Movement? According to Wikipedia: Stuttering pride (or stammering pride) is a social movement that repositions stuttering as a valuab...

What would you do in my shoes? (Life advice) (theres a lot to read so if you dont feel like reading a lot dont view it)

What would you do in my shoes? (Life advice) (theres a lot to read so if you dont feel like reading a lot dont view it) This is a lot to read so if you dont feel like reading you dont have to and i ki...

One of the first things they taught us was to never ever apologize for your stutter. It’s something I use to do all the time. Will you have to think about me you been doing something one way for x amo...

I worked at starbucks for 7 years because I knew I would have to do this. Imagine shouting "Venti white mocha with oatmilk and caramel for Brad" into a crowded cafe of strangers 50 times a day. Worki...

An eternal struggle

An eternal struggle 31 yr old male who stutters, I'm a lawyer, well educated but always not taking credit for my achievement and subconsciously feel that my success has been from people filling pity f...

I am also covert. I went years and years without being noticed, I could hide it so well. Too well. Been with my boyfriend for almost 8 years now, it took me atleast 4 years into the relationship to te...

I have controlled my speech a lot, rather have been able to. If I spoke to a PWS now, I think I would be able to "control it". Yes, maybe one can be comfortable with another PWS but would really depen...

Deal with the physical obstacle of you stuttering, something you can definitely unlearn, rather than how ppl see you if you stutter. Very tricky indeed. You have to tell yourself (believe) certain th...