I Haven’t Stuttered Once. It’s Been A Week.

I Haven’t Stuttered Once. It’s Been A Week. This week has been incredible. I’ve learned how to completely manage my stutter, and I haven’t experienced a single incident so far. Using a technique where I hold my breath before speaking and then exhale as I talk has transformed the way I communicate. It feels surreal to carry conversations effortlessly and for extended periods. While I still get a bit jittery during long interactions, it’s not from anxiety, it’s more like my brain is trying to overcompensate for something it no longer needs to. Long conversations can feel like I’m being interrogated sometimes although it's not the case. I just feel like I’m not used to them and although I’m not anxious about them, being in one feels off. I have to constantly remind myself to breathe through my mouth while speaking and through my nose when listening, which helps me stay consistent. If I forgot to do this for just a second, my stutter fights for a spot on my stage, but that won’t ever happen again. I’m finally in control. I’m especially grateful that this breakthrough happened on Sunday since this week has been packed with interviews. Big thanks to the StopStutter app and Lee Lovet. Attending their daily sessions has truly been a game changer for me. I’ve finally found a community that talks the way I used to and is battling the same fight I used to fight.