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I have a pause stutter and I struggle most in C’s Cookies and chicken for example...

Does anyone else struggle with S words?

Does anyone else struggle with S words? I struggle with some words that start with S. I was wondering if anyone has some tips or tricks they’ve used to get the word out. Thank you ...

I practically can no longer say the words “what” or “where”?

I practically can no longer say the words “what” or “where”? i’ve always had a stutter and i’ve gotten used to it as it’s definitely gotten better over time but lately in the last month every time i’m...

Twitching

Twitching Im 14M and sometimes when I stutter without using any strategies my whole face and head sort of like twitch until the word comes out. However, I can stop it if I think about it, and if I do,...

Always on the J in Josh, but it's funny you bring up linking because I did do that today and the pressure was reduced a bit. Also when I put a sound in front of the J maybe thats what you mean by soft...

Do you stutter on your name when you say “Hi I’m Josh?” or do you only stutter on it when you say “Josh”? Starting with a soft / gentle onset with “Hi” then linking through to your name should help a...

Evaluation of Stuttering

Evaluation of Stuttering Hello everyone. Long term lurker, first time poster. Long story short I stutter mildly to moderately for most of my life. I can't afford any speech therapy since I don't have ...

I need a solution

I need a solution I have very mild stammer sometimes blocks and repetition in the first letter has any one here to help me with this...

I’m nearing 30… and my stuttering (and other speech impediments) have ruined my life.

I’m nearing 30… and my stuttering (and other speech impediments) have ruined my life. Keep in mind that the terms stutter and speech impediment are part of a larger range and spectrum and some people ...

You are not alone!!! I just had to call my dentist to reschedule my appointment and I couldn't even say my full name at once, I had to take a short breather in between. Uuuufffff I hate phone calls. ...

Me vs. A One-Hour Zoom Call

Me vs. A One-Hour Zoom Call I never really learned how to interview or present myself well because I was so afraid of speaking due to my stutter. I'm a graphic designer and for the most part my work s...

I keep stuttering during work meetings and making a fool out of myself. I think it's time to quit. The stress is too much.

I keep stuttering during work meetings and making a fool out of myself. I think it's time to quit. The stress is too much. I feel like if I keep being stressed every day, it’s only going to make my st...

In a huge stuttering “slump?”

In a huge stuttering “slump?” Hey everyone! I 27m have been stuttering for as long as I can remember. I won’t go through my entire story right now but I feel like recently I’ve been stuttering so much...

7 year old severe stutter / ADHD medication

7 year old severe stutter / ADHD medication Hi, my 7 year old started with a bad stutter when we were overseas visiting family in May last year. Once we got back home to school we got him SLT sessions...

Hi!!!!! Fellow stutterer here. I have never met anyone else who cannot say their name besides myself and I am absolutely crying. I am so incredibly sorry you experience this too. My name is Brittany ...

Phone calls are the absolute worst for me... especially when it's a cold call and I have to do an introduction. Gosh!!!...

I'm french and I also stutter B a lot. It's impossible to say "Bonjour" without stuttering. You can say "salut" if you're talking to people you know, it's more informal. Otherwise, something I do is s...

I personally find phone calls to be more manageable than in person conversations probably because I have a lot of experience doing them at my previous job. Many face to face conversations are just ove...

Great post u/popquizkid_ ! identify with many of the scenarios you listed. I'd like add a few of my own. The telephone is a HUGE hurdle for me. I get ridiculously anxious when I have to call someone ...

My stutter has ruined my life forever (long rant/vent)

My stutter has ruined my life forever (long rant/vent) When I was born up until maybe 8 years old, I was the most outgoing,funniest,smiliest,social, smartest kid ever. I didn’t have a stutter and was ...