u/Elegant-Dragonfly841

I came across a video on YouTube called strangers on stuttering 2 and one thing a stranger said that really hit a chord with me is that no really cares about your stuttering since they only think about themselves and only worry about their problems. Thats so so true. I think we stutterers just put so much pressure on ourselves and think what people might think when we start to stutter. Like that person in the video said, who cares, move on. most humans as you get older tend to be nicer and they just want to give you grace. It's ok. I thought I should share after watching that video.

Hey everyone,

I wanted to share something that honestly feels surreal to even write.

A few months ago, I got a random DM from someone recommending a book called Stop Stuttering Short Course: How to Break the Stuttering Code and an app called StopStutter. My first reaction? I completely brushed it off. I figured it was just another person trying to sell me something, and I’ve been down that road before… so I ignored it and moved on.

Then life hit me really hard. A couple weeks later, my boss pulled me aside and told me they were considering letting me go from my sales job because I sometimes struggle speaking with clients. That moment crushed me. I’ve always known my stutter made things harder, but hearing it said out loud like that put me into total shock.

Out of desperation, I went back to that message I ignored. And honestly… I feel stupid for dismissing it so quickly. I ended up buying the book 4 months ago (it was like $20) and checked out the app too. And I’m not exaggerating when I say this: it’s the most structured and comprehensive approach I’ve ever experienced. I’ve seen 6–7 speech therapists over the years. I even tried programs like McGuire which helped briefly but nothing ever stuck.

This was different. For the first time, I feel like I have something that actually builds good fluency. Is my speech perfect? No. But it’s on a completely different level than it’s ever been.

And here’s the part that made me want to write this post: I just got an email from my boss today… not only are they keeping me on because he said I would get a three month evaluation period, but they’re PROMOTING me. Over the last three months, I became the top salesperson on my team!!! I can’t even describe how that feels.

I always believed I had the good speaking skills, but I could never fully express them. Now it finally feels like things are clicking. This approach focuses a lot on consistency and retraining the mind, and while it’s not easy, it’s been worth it.

For the first time in my life, I feel genuinely happy and hopeful about where things are going. If you’re struggling like I was, just know that change is possible. It might take time, effort, and trying things you’re skeptical about, but don’t shut every door too quickly like I did.

Anyway, just wanted to share. I’m feeling incredibly grateful right now.

Appreciate you all!!!