You don’t know how happy you made me feel the second this video started. I stutter just like this. I could feel your frustration as you were talking and i totally understand. Thank you for sharing and bringing awareness and normalcy to our speech impediment.
I always cry when watching your videos.....I know the pain you've been through....but it doesn't matter how you START....what matters is how you END. You're the only stutter I've seen who has a TH-cam channel.This is a proof that your life will never remain the same.wish you more strength in your work.
Hey Paige I been following you for long time ! I stutter really bad and every time I felt depressed and left out I watch your videos that gives me courage and strength thank you for posting videos 😀😀
I have so much respect for Paige. My stutter isn't as severe as hers is but when I get stuck on a word, I get frustrated and my anxiety sky rockets instantly. She just powers through it.
I want to share what has helped me overcome some of the things that come along with being a life-long stutterer. This is probably going to be the hardest thing to overcome for a lot of us, and that is not caring what other people think, not only about us stuttering, but stop caring what other people think about you in general. I don't know if it comes with age or what. We as humans especially at a young age have an innate need to want to fit in and be accepted by the group. I think that fades as you get older and priorities shift. The thing is, stutter or not, people are always going to judge no matter what. They'll pick and choose something else to judge you on. I found that once I stopped caring about other people's judgement about my stutter, my confidence went up, not only with communicating, but my confidence in myself in general. I started to live more authentically to who I truly am as a person. I stopped trying to hide and that inevitably led to me standing out because my outside started to reflect my inside, and with that came less anxiety talking to other people and a noticeable increase in fluency. I see a lot of post on social media regarding stuttering where people mention they feel the need to apologize. My advice: Stop apologizing. I came to the realization that this is part of who I am and I'm not going to apologize for simply existing as I do, as I am. We are not mistakes folks we are people that exist outside of what is deemed normal and that's OK. In this age of tolerance and "wokeness" why should we still feel like we're outside looking in? So stop caring how other people think about or how they view you and start focusing on how you view yourself and how you want to feel about yourself. Do things that you are passionate about, that build confidence in you and stop looking for acceptance outside of yourself. Accept yourself first and the rest will fall into place. Vitamin B 1 (Thiamine) and Magnesium I found has also helped improved fluency, whether it's placebo or not I don't know.
@J Don't let your son give up in expressing himself. When he says forget because its too difficult for him to say, and IF you let him give up on it it might send the signal that you don't have the patience to let him get it out or you didn't really want to hear what he had to say in the first place. Basically it might give the impression that communicating with him is a burden mainly because of the stutter. Instead of letting him forget it insist that he finish what it is that he was saying. Let him know that you really want to hear him out. When he begins to stutter or block do not interrupt him, do not attempt to finish the word, phrase, or sentence. Perhaps a slight rub of the back during a block for reassurance is in order here and there, but let him do it. If he is willing and/or allowed to give up on communication then that mindset will filter into other aspects of his life. With that being said, your son is at THAT age now. Social acceptance is everything from here on out. Unfortunately as a pre-teen/teenager he will say what you want to hear to avoid a difficult or uncomfortable conversation. He will not really want to hear what you as his mother will want to tell him. This is the stage in life where his masculinity and how he maneuvers as a man in life will begin to be formed. As a young man he will need a strong, positive male figure in his life. There are some things in life only a man can teach a boy, and at his age a male voice is all he'll be willing to really listen to.
@J I feel a conversation between and the speech therapist is in order. Let the therapist know that your son's fluency hasn't improved and seems to have gotten worse. Perhaps ask if other alternative treatments are a possibility. I say keep trying to persue the stuttering specialist route, maybe another one that actually returns calls. Its good that your son has an interest, even better, one where a mentor exist that understands better than anyone exactly what your son is going through. It's good that you encourage your son to push through his blocks when he wants to give up, but sometimes you'll need to do more than encourage him. Sometimes a loving hand is a firm hand. Like I said that give up because it's too hard mentality will seep into other areas of his life if you let it. It could affect his academics, other areas of interest, how and if he pursues love interest later on in life. It will have an impact on whether or not he lives up to his full potential. Sometimes you will need to force him to push through his blocks. Not in an intimidating way. Just let him know that the conversation isn't over until you say it's over or until he finishes his point. Nobody wants to think they raised a quitter. Loving but firm. The current President of the US is a stutterer. I'm sure your son knows that by now but perhaps keep reminding him. He needs to see himself represented in other people who put themselves out there like Paige in this video. The President, there's a stand up comedian who stutters, I forget his name but he has videos on TH-cam. Maybe if the material is can enough show your son that stutters exist. He is not alone. I almost forgot about the NSA - National Stutters Association look them up and see if they have a chapter in your area.
I’m a covert stutterer. I’m 31 and have found ways to completely cover it up by altering the way that I speak or act like I’m thinking about what I’m going to say next. It sucks., especially in public situations. Sometimes there is no way out of outing myself as a stutterer in those situations accompanied with mini panic attacks lol. Your courage is so great and you are helping a lot of people by being so open and providing some deeper understanding. Keep up the videos!
@@paudak same. The one that I have been struggling with for about 2 years is saying my name when introducing myself. Unfortunately, it’s unavoidable. I go through phases where certain things like saying my name when introducing myself or certain letters cause me to stutter but then later will not happen as much and then change to something else.
I admire you so much! I’ve been stuttering since i was 3 years old and ive been struggling with it for years, especially the shame, insecurity and concerns over taking up peoples time. Its really hard dealing with this Every. Day. Thank you for showing your confidence to the world. Keep doing it!
After a few seconds of viewing I stop seeing and hearing the stuttering. I see a person of immeasurable courage and bravery. Truly inspiring and empowering.
I'm 15, and I used to stutter like hell when I was 7, I would jump just trying to say a word, and I still stutter, but a little bit now at the age of 15. You're a brave person, and you always make me feel like I'm not alone. May God bless you always.
U are so inspirational and give me so much courage to just speak... I'm a "hard" stutterer myself with blockades within speaking. But you doing soo brave! Much love 2 you and you are never alone with that! ❤
You are someone very special to us. You inspire a whole generation, young and old of people who stutter. We have to really appreciate such confidence. I wish I had this will and confidence and stopped living in the shadows.
I feel your pain the entire time. People don’t understand we are fast in our minds but our stupid mouth and vocals hold us back. My stutter has turned me into a very jaded person tbh. So I totally feel you on a deeper scale then most do.
I love you so much Paige. Your authenticity is amazing and extremely relatable. My speech has been so bad lately and you’re my role model in terms of living your best life and being confident with a stutter. ❤️ we stutterers can do and say anything we want to
I stutter too but it has gotten way better over time, my stutter is very light nowadays. You are so brave Paige, you're an inspiration. Really. Much love
There is no failure in your future with some many people behind you that love you. Embrace what you got and enjoy what wonderful things lie ahead for you. You are the best!
I have a stutter too, and the last few weeks, i've feel a lot more depressed than i could take it. Watching your video makes me feel less alone. Thank you darling, wish I can be more like you one day
I may not know how hard it is to live with stuttering,but I can imagine it's tough,but proud of you for doing your best,it's frustrating when others judge or get impatient,you're human too,so the same amount of respect should be given to you as with any other person. Hope you're doing well.
Good luck on your journey, I hope every day gets easier for you. You are so brave and so loved. Thank you for helping us understand what you live with everyday. I have so much respect for you. keep on keepin on ❤
I am 49 and have been stuttering as long as I can remember. My stutter is not super severe, but none the less I stutter daily, some days are worse than others. You are amazing Paige, I love that you're so open and not afraid to share your stutter in order to help others, don't change. People who do not stutter have no idea how crippling it can be to those who do. I have started to embrace my stutter just recently even though it has pretty much controlled my life in a negative way. There are so many things you want to say, but don't because you are not sure how people will react when you have a block and are unable to spit the words out. I've ordered things off the menu that I really didn't want because it was easier to pronounce something else. Stuttering can absolutely crush your confidence when it comes to meeting people, asking questions, dating, your job, etc. I know I have missed out on so many amazing opportunities in life because I was more concerned with my stutter than going for what I believe in, doing the things I want and not giving a shit about what people think about my stutter. Very tough to do because of the constant embarrassment factor which is why I think you are so brave Paige for telling your story, answering questions and most importantly owning your stutter. Keep the videos coming!
Hey Paige, just wanted to applaud your courage and determination in your continued struggles to communicate verbally. I also have the same issue with my speech, it's such a burden at times knowing that there's going to be a challenge to speak every single time. The worst thing is that there's so much to say sometimes. I do hope that you have the love and support from family and friends because many of us didn't, and still don't. Please continue to interact with the world, you'll meet a wide spectrum of people and personalities, from these we can only learn about others and ourselves in our continued efforts to improve.
Hi Paige, I stutted for most of my entire childhood and young adult life, what I found helpful was trying to speak with an accent or different voice to normal (for example, doing an impersonation) I found I was able to let the words out easier. I used to hum or sing a song to myself to get a bit of rhythm before saying a sentence. Well done on a great video. Keep doing what you doing, very inspirational. all the best and stay safe
You are so confident, I am so inspired by you.. You don't care about your stuttering to the point when you don't even blush when getting really bad stutters, you stay optimistic, and positive basically. I can learn a lot from you.
I stutter. I've developed this habit of not speaking at all, because I hate when I'm not able to speak. But you also being a stutterer speak so good with confidence, inspire and motivate others. You are so brave. Thanks for making these videos... ❤
Soo much love and support for you mate! You are soo brave for sharing your experiences. You are a huge inspiration! Its awesome to see your confidence grow. Keep doing you girl, you are awesome! X
Thank you for putting yourself out there. I’ve had a stutter my whole life and it’s not the what’s on the surface that is difficult. It’s what is beneath it. The mental gymnastics that we do that others don’t understand.
im 18 and i stutter too. it is difficult in life and its hard to be different in society. we cant end the blocks . so there is one option , we need go through on it, reduce secondary behaviors and reach our pure stuttering.i know how you feel and its okay .have a nice day
i am a very shy person and im very afraid of stuttering in front of other people, you are a very strong and brave person, there is no shame in stuttering but for me stuttering in front of someone is the worst thing ever, love the video!
the fact that u post and that while being someone who stutters is actually amazing. That is super hard to do and i can't see myself getting that kind of confidence but its proper inspiring to see
Thankyou so much for this informative video. You have demonstrated that acceptance can take us way ahead then we think about. Being a 26 year old stutterer, its intense to tell my friends about this and whenever I think to make awareness video about this so shivering comes my way. You are courageous human. Please make more videos .
I am completely unaware to the science behind stuttering, but to me it seems like there's some very easy moments for you to speak depending on your thought process, also when you're much more casual or relaxed. Like at 4:47... it's almost like any time you take a step back and say like "wow that one was tough to get out" or "my goodness". Those quick statements that you don't really have to process to express seems so easy. I wonder if there's any sort of meditative therapy that can help in any way. Like I said I know nothing about any of this... just an observation.
Aw. I wanna hug you now. I learnt something because of you. I never knew stuttering could cause pain. I feel so bad now because I'm taking my speech for granted. My stutter isn't severe, it doesnt compare to yours, but I'm not what the majority would consider fluent either. I myself know for a fact that I'm not fluent. In grade school my stutter was bad, but after grade school, and before I dropped out of college, I had it almost perfectly fluent. After I dropped out though, and being isolated and etc, my stutter and anxiety had gotten bad again. For me the levels are horrific, bad, okay, good, and fluent. As of now its borderline bad-okay for me. I had to call my bank last week, and holy.. I had to stabilize my thoughts and emotions, hype myself up by playing epic orchestral music just to make the call because I didn't want to stutter and or cuss if I were to stutter. However, all went well. No stutter at all. Though today I still stutter pretty bad when socializing with every day folks such as my siblings, and it frustrates me because when I was a kid I would never stutter when socializing with them. Why all the more now as an adult? Sure, as adults we have higher levels of anxiety, depression, insomnia, and etc, so of course they affect our speech as well. Also, in my 27 years of life, I've only ever met two stutterers in person, and they both had severe stutters. They both also said that they never experienced any pain when they stutter. Just three days ago, I ran into a random video here on youtube. It was about a girl named Caitlyn Cohen, and that she didn't allow her stutter to stop her from being a contestant in a beauty contest. Her stutter is quite severe, much like yours in my opinion, but she said that she doesn't experience any pain when stuttering. I've also seen many documentaries and vlogs from other folks that stutter, but from what I can recall, none of them experience any pain when stuttering. Your the first that I know of after watching this. I was completely oblivious to such a thing. Sure it's common sense that every one has it differently, but still I was unaware. Virtual huggy from a fellow stutterer to you and the rest. Lastly, have you seen, "IT chapter 2" yet? Billy was quite relatable. For me at least, and I'm sure others out there as well. My kid nephews, nieces, and youngest brother were making fun of Billy because of his stutter. They thought he wasnt fluent in english, but I told them that he had a stutter like me, but they are all 10 years old and or younger, youngest being 4, so they had no idea what I was trying to explain. PS- As always, stay vigilante, safe, and may the grace of the Lord be with us all. -Edit, Yikes, sorry yalls for writing an essay. Didint realize I wrote so much. Only after I submitted my comment did I knew.
You are so brave girl! I stutter too and I couldn't imagine do videos that would been seen by people. Its difficult and hard. When I block sometimes i laugh as you do. All my love and hope you are safe and happy 💖
Thank you for this video. It made me proud as well of my stutter. You have no idea how helpful it is. Stay strong, proud and happy and keep spreading it! ❤
I am really grateful for all of the stutter channels for standing up and making videos like this. I stutter and block like you and can I just say that you are correct that stuttering is not portrayed in the best ways in society which is why I think channels like yours are so important to destigmatize stuttering. Thank you for what you are doing :)!
I stutter too. In fact, I used to stutter very badly years ago. Now I am a proud PWS ( like you ). Just keep talking. Even though you stutter, you communicate quite well. Never be ashamed ...tell people you have a stutter and you will have blocks sometimes. But you are a terrific person. Keep talking and try yoga/meditation.
Just stumbled upon this channel and omg!! You're so brave and also GORGEOUS oh my goodness💗 I can imagine how frustrating this must be for you. You are loved and you are amazing!!
As a fellow studderer I commend you. Trust me I know how hard it is when speaking in public. I always feel so bad when people try to finish my sentences.I’m pretty articulate. It’s like someone shoving me over to finish my book. God bless you.
You and I may not suffer from the same affliction (I am on the Autism Spectrum) but I have much empathy and admiration for you. You are a Courageous and Beautiful Person.
Paige: This isn't my best video Me: Paige, don't worry about that, because I'm still watching my cutie pie's videos every time you posts a brand new videos
You should do a video on what it’s like to stutter in the restaurant industry. I’ve been in the industry for about 7 years and I’ve only worked with someone who has a stutter once and he was a line cook. I’d love to know what it’s like for a server especially when talking to the service bartender, we don’t usually have a lot of time to talk as is.
The difference between the people who overcome their stuttering and people who stutter uncontrollably their whole lives I believe starts with this: MINDSET, Those who are willing to do WHATEVER it takes to achieve their goal =success/ victory/ control. Those who are NOT willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their goal= failure / lifetime of failure. I base my opinion on 58 years of stuttering, therapy, experience and deep self analyzation. So ask yourself- am I willing to do WHATEVER it takes to control my mind/ body and speech? Yes or no.
i admire you and first time i seen one of your videos.im glad i did thanks for being brave and not be scared of showing your stuttering.i completely understand and know how hard it is and how being around people judging and giving you faces,makes it worst with the mixed feelings of anger and sadness at the same time.for a time i thought staying away and talk only when needed to would be the answer.i was wrong it only makes it worst. i just one to tell my stuttering community, even though we think we are alone, we are not. as embarrassing as we feel when doing it, our main obstacle is over coming the fear.prayers to paige and every individual living with stuttering don't loose faith.
You're such a sweet lady. Its ok.. Enjoy life to the fullest and be happy. Dont bother if people behave negative towards you. I had stutter before when i was young too.. weird because it happened all of a sudden. It was scarry as it happened when my neighbour makes a conversation with me. It lasted for about half an hour. Then it just went away.. just like that. Till today i don't understand how i got it back then.. but seriously its suffocating.. just cant get the words out of my mouth. I wish you the very best of life Miss Paige. By the way its nice knowing you thru this blog.. im from Singapore. 😁
A few months ago I started spending more time practicing my speech. Literally locked myself in the bathroom and started talk to my reflection in the mirror and read a lot of books out loud (about 6 novels). I've learnt that I don't stutter when I talk to myself for some weird reason. And something that has helped me is Steve Harvey's videos on stuttering. I have not idea on how I've made friends at school friend whom I think understand me
Paige, much respect for having courage. Question i have is - is there a time where you have control of your speech? Like reading by yourself? Talking when alone, have had fluentcy in the past while using the tools you have learned in therapy?
You are STRONG...because you are able to keep the smile even if you stutter :) and that is something which most of the people don't do... And they complain about things.. you fucking don't and that's what makes you strong. KEEP IT Paige ! :)
This was really helpful because I have a stutter and recently it’s got so bad that I can’t even talk to friends anymore. It’s really frustrating and makes me quite upset. You are really inspiring
Paige, I really admire your courage and, especially, your positive attitude towards your stutter. I am also a person who stutters, so I know exactly how painfully it can feel sometimes. But, honestly, since I found your videos via TH-cam, like some months ago I think, I started not to feel so discouraged about my stutter and myself in general. I am sure you inspired many persons out there, even if they stutter or not. I noticed you didn't post any video recently, but I hope you are alright and happy with yourself! Greetings from Moldova ~
Hi Paige! You haven’t come on in a while, and that’s totally cool with me, but we ( the fans) miss you. You probably won’t see this, but I wanted to let you know that I moved a week ago and have since developed a bit of a stutter. You have such a soothing voice and have really helped me cope. We love you! Byeeeee!
Hey! Good to see a sister in arms. I recognise the tensing up while blocking, I bet you run out of breath sometimes if it takes long enough. I know I do. My stutters are significantly less than when I was younger, like yourself I couldn't say three words without blocking completely. I like how you pop in some humour, shows confidence. You look great! All the best to you and thanks for making this. Shows courage! It's not easy, I know.
You said you felt bad that you were taking up more of people's time while talking, well you can take up all my time, you are so sweet and so pretty, love the videos, thank you.
Question > Do you wish you didn't stutter? I know that you have the stuttering community telling you that you shouldn't. i'm sure most people would assume you would. So, aside from relationships or experiences youve had because you stutter (meaning you would still have them but they would be different of course). How do YOU really feel about that? loaded question, i know
Thanx paige to be honest when i see you eventhough your a woman,I'm reminded of my self and it' and it brings unwanted memories but then I remember the confidence that you must have to even make this kinda videos.Your superbrave thanx again... stay save paige and I depise those who had the guts to dislike this
I don’t have a stutter but I struggle remembering nouns. I have dyslexia and ADHD and probably dysnomia. There are some strategies for when I can’t remember a word that my wife just goes with. I will sometimes just say whatever word that DOES come to my head that is at least in the same ballpark as the correct word. Such as “I put it in the box” When the real word was “laundry basket”. I also will describe it using sound effects or just list the attributes taboo style to help her help me find the word. If I’m really struggling,I feel the freedom to just say my sentence however it comes out of my mouth without the need to make it an actual complete sentence. The other day I was driving and I got upset saying “They’re not letting me be nice!” Which was a combo of “They’re not letting me merge/they’re not being nice”. I often can feel it coming when I’m going combine words together. I start my sentence and I’m thinking ahead to the end of the sentence and I know there are a couple of ways to describe the thing and I can NEVER just pick one. I’ll say “Yeah the building was byuge” big and huge.
Does your stuttering change (frequency, blocking, repetitions, etc or some other way)with your emotions, topics being discussed, or your relationship to the other person?
I don't stutter but watching your videos inspire me because of your bravery and preservance. You're also very beautiful so that too but mostly the first reason.
안녕하세요 지나가다가 알고리즘에 마음이 아파서 그냥 지나쳐서 댓글을 남길 수 없습니다. 제 나이는 32세이며 한국에 살고 있습니다. 말더듬은 10살 때부터 시작되었습니다. 친구들에게 많이 놀리고, 어른이 되면 괜찮아지기를 바랬습니다만, 굉장히 힘든 생활이었습니다. 하지만 지금은 예쁜 그녀와 괜찮은 직업이 있습니다. 치료보다는 속도를 늦추는 것을 생각하고, 항상 호흡에주의를 기울이고 마음을 조절하면 나아질 것입니다. 영상을 보면서 너무 아파요. 연습을 하면 좋아지니까 힘내세요.
I had a stutter before and I improve greatly with speech therapy and age! I still get it sometimes but like 90% better and most of the time I don't think about it anymore. I can understand the frustration completely 😉 Hope it's going better these days and keep at it! 🙏
Nice to see you again！😄 My English is not very good but I want to thank you. I also have the same experience as you. and You gave me a lot of courage😁 Thank you
Very brave girl . I am stutter myself and i find you very courageous . Did you try valsalva maneuvre ? And talking while runing fast that give you more control on the breathing and the blocking.
Thank you for this video, Paige. I'm not a stutterer and know no one who is. Yet, I'm writing a novel in which one of the heroes stutters. I appreciate this candid video - it will help me portray my hero correctly.
Oh, also, what you said about wanting to make stuttering mainstream. I think about something a lot -- 1% of the population is a huge amount of people. And yet you often hear people who stutter say they've never met anyone else who stutters (those who don't go to NSA meeting or conferences especially). But these millions of people are out there! We pass them on the street every day. We're in school with them. At work...in stores. But, well, many are quiet. Even silent. So even another person who stutters might not know they are there. Others are covert stutters. Another person who stutters or has a lot of experience may pick up on it? But many people will not. Plus, of course, some who stutter are barely going out. But they exist too. My point: Yes yes yes to stuttering being more mainstream, partly because it kind of already is with 1 out of 100 people (or more...but that's another conversation...), and then, of course, as you say, so that kids who stutter can feel normal, can feel like this is not a thing that must be hidden or "fixed" or....well, you know, it can get even worse than that. I think it will happen, Slowly, but I do think it will happen, and even is starting to happen already because of people like you.
You don’t know how happy you made me feel the second this video started. I stutter just like this. I could feel your frustration as you were talking and i totally understand. Thank you for sharing and bringing awareness and normalcy to our speech impediment.
don't worry I am not stuttering almost anymore since 20 years now , maybe since I got retired , greetings from mexico
I always cry when watching your videos.....I know the pain you've been through....but it doesn't matter how you START....what matters is how you END.
You're the only stutter I've seen who has a TH-cam channel.This is a proof that your life will never remain the same.wish you more strength in your work.
I have a youtube channel too, I was scared of making it cause of my stutter
Sometimes I cry too, life is hard
I stutter also. People laugh behind my back….. I have social anxiety because of it. You are very brave, intelligent, and beautiful.
You may have social anxiety first and then stutter?
You're such a brave person Paige.
Hey Paige I been following you for long time ! I stutter really bad and every time I felt depressed and left out I watch your videos that gives me courage and strength thank you for posting videos 😀😀
I have so much respect for Paige. My stutter isn't as severe as hers is but when I get stuck on a word, I get frustrated and my anxiety sky rockets instantly. She just powers through it.
I want to share what has helped me overcome some of the things that come along with being a life-long stutterer. This is probably going to be the hardest thing to overcome for a lot of us, and that is not caring what other people think, not only about us stuttering, but stop caring what other people think about you in general. I don't know if it comes with age or what. We as humans especially at a young age have an innate need to want to fit in and be accepted by the group. I think that fades as you get older and priorities shift. The thing is, stutter or not, people are always going to judge no matter what. They'll pick and choose something else to judge you on. I found that once I stopped caring about other people's judgement about my stutter, my confidence went up, not only with communicating, but my confidence in myself in general. I started to live more authentically to who I truly am as a person. I stopped trying to hide and that inevitably led to me standing out because my outside started to reflect my inside, and with that came less anxiety talking to other people and a noticeable increase in fluency. I see a lot of post on social media regarding stuttering where people mention they feel the need to apologize.
My advice: Stop apologizing. I came to the realization that this is part of who I am and I'm not going to apologize for simply existing as I do, as I am. We are not mistakes folks we are people that exist outside of what is deemed normal and that's OK. In this age of tolerance and "wokeness" why should we still feel like we're outside looking in? So stop caring how other people think about or how they view you and start focusing on how you view yourself and how you want to feel about yourself. Do things that you are passionate about, that build confidence in you and stop looking for acceptance outside of yourself. Accept yourself first and the rest will fall into place. Vitamin B 1 (Thiamine) and Magnesium I found has also helped improved fluency, whether it's placebo or not I don't know.
@J Don't let your son give up in expressing himself. When he says forget because its too difficult for him to say, and IF you let him give up on it it might send the signal that you don't have the patience to let him get it out or you didn't really want to hear what he had to say in the first place. Basically it might give the impression that communicating with him is a burden mainly because of the stutter. Instead of letting him forget it insist that he finish what it is that he was saying. Let him know that you really want to hear him out. When he begins to stutter or block do not interrupt him, do not attempt to finish the word, phrase, or sentence. Perhaps a slight rub of the back during a block for reassurance is in order here and there, but let him do it. If he is willing and/or allowed to give up on communication then that mindset will filter into other aspects of his life. With that being said, your son is at THAT age now. Social acceptance is everything from here on out. Unfortunately as a pre-teen/teenager he will say what you want to hear to avoid a difficult or uncomfortable conversation. He will not really want to hear what you as his mother will want to tell him. This is the stage in life where his masculinity and how he maneuvers as a man in life will begin to be formed. As a young man he will need a strong, positive male figure in his life. There are some things in life only a man can teach a boy, and at his age a male voice is all he'll be willing to really listen to.
@J I feel a conversation between and the speech therapist is in order. Let the therapist know that your son's fluency hasn't improved and seems to have gotten worse. Perhaps ask if other alternative treatments are a possibility. I say keep trying to persue the stuttering specialist route, maybe another one that actually returns calls. Its good that your son has an interest, even better, one where a mentor exist that understands better than anyone exactly what your son is going through. It's good that you encourage your son to push through his blocks when he wants to give up, but sometimes you'll need to do more than encourage him. Sometimes a loving hand is a firm hand. Like I said that give up because it's too hard mentality will seep into other areas of his life if you let it. It could affect his academics, other areas of interest, how and if he pursues love interest later on in life. It will have an impact on whether or not he lives up to his full potential. Sometimes you will need to force him to push through his blocks. Not in an intimidating way. Just let him know that the conversation isn't over until you say it's over or until he finishes his point. Nobody wants to think they raised a quitter. Loving but firm. The current President of the US is a stutterer. I'm sure your son knows that by now but perhaps keep reminding him. He needs to see himself represented in other people who put themselves out there like Paige in this video. The President, there's a stand up comedian who stutters, I forget his name but he has videos on TH-cam. Maybe if the material is can enough show your son that stutters exist. He is not alone. I almost forgot about the NSA - National Stutters Association look them up and see if they have a chapter in your area.
I’m a covert stutterer. I’m 31 and have found ways to completely cover it up by altering the way that I speak or act like I’m thinking about what I’m going to say next. It sucks., especially in public situations. Sometimes there is no way out of outing myself as a stutterer in those situations accompanied with mini panic attacks lol. Your courage is so great and you are helping a lot of people by being so open and providing some deeper understanding. Keep up the videos!
I hate acting like I’m thinking of the word I want to say
Same
Same here, whenever anyone asks me something I try to brainstorm real quick what response wording I’m less likely to stutter on.
@@paudak same. The one that I have been struggling with for about 2 years is saying my name when introducing myself. Unfortunately, it’s unavoidable. I go through phases where certain things like saying my name when introducing myself or certain letters cause me to stutter but then later will not happen as much and then change to something else.
Only stutter can understand stutter
I admire you so much! I’ve been stuttering since i was 3 years old and ive been struggling with it for years, especially the shame, insecurity and concerns over taking up peoples time. Its really hard dealing with this Every. Day. Thank you for showing your confidence to the world. Keep doing it!
Keep at it Paige, Your one of the most courageous and inspiring people I’ve ever came across.
After a few seconds of viewing I stop seeing and hearing the stuttering. I see a person of immeasurable courage and bravery.
Truly inspiring and empowering.
I'm 15, and I used to stutter like hell when I was 7, I would jump just trying to say a word, and I still stutter, but a little bit now at the age of 15.
You're a brave person, and you always make me feel like I'm not alone.
May God bless you always.
how’s your stutter now?
U are so inspirational and give me so much courage to just speak...
I'm a "hard" stutterer myself with blockades within speaking. But you doing soo brave! Much love 2 you and you are never alone with that! ❤
You are someone very special to us. You inspire a whole generation, young and old of people who stutter.
We have to really appreciate such confidence. I wish I had this will and confidence and stopped living in the shadows.
I feel your pain the entire time. People don’t understand we are fast in our minds but our stupid mouth and vocals hold us back. My stutter has turned me into a very jaded person tbh. So I totally feel you on a deeper scale then most do.
I love you so much Paige. Your authenticity is amazing and extremely relatable. My speech has been so bad lately and you’re my role model in terms of living your best life and being confident with a stutter. ❤️ we stutterers can do and say anything we want to
Aww this is wonderful. ❤😥
Role model she is!
It's a battle but fluency is attainable to some relative level. She's forcing the words without relaxing or slowing down her thoughts.
I love how brave you are honestly, being a stuttered myself I know how hard it is to actually put yourself out there.
Big ups Paige❤️❤️
I stutter too but it has gotten way better over time, my stutter is very light nowadays. You are so brave Paige, you're an inspiration. Really. Much love
thinking about the struggle she had to go through makes me cry. You are the most brave person Paige keep it up
There is no failure in your future with some many people behind you that love you. Embrace what you got and enjoy what wonderful things lie ahead for you. You are the best!
I have a stutter too, and the last few weeks, i've feel a lot more depressed than i could take it. Watching your video makes me feel less alone. Thank you darling, wish I can be more like you one day
I may not know how hard it is to live with stuttering,but I can imagine it's tough,but proud of you for doing your best,it's frustrating when others judge or get impatient,you're human too,so the same amount of respect should be given to you as with any other person. Hope you're doing well.
Good luck on your journey, I hope every day gets easier for you. You are so brave and so loved. Thank you for helping us understand what you live with everyday. I have so much respect for you. keep on keepin on ❤
I also stutter, and when you were having blocks I felt my throat tense up.
Same here
Same
@@merakie6292 saame
Lol especially on those long blocks.
After those long block it’s really heart in my throat and jaw
I am 49 and have been stuttering as long as I can remember. My stutter is not super severe, but none the less I stutter daily, some days are worse than others. You are amazing Paige, I love that you're so open and not afraid to share your stutter in order to help others, don't change. People who do not stutter have no idea how crippling it can be to those who do. I have started to embrace my stutter just recently even though it has pretty much controlled my life in a negative way. There are so many things you want to say, but don't because you are not sure how people will react when you have a block and are unable to spit the words out. I've ordered things off the menu that I really didn't want because it was easier to pronounce something else. Stuttering can absolutely crush your confidence when it comes to meeting people, asking questions, dating, your job, etc. I know I have missed out on so many amazing opportunities in life because I was more concerned with my stutter than going for what I believe in, doing the things I want and not giving a shit about what people think about my stutter. Very tough to do because of the constant embarrassment factor which is why I think you are so brave Paige for telling your story, answering questions and most importantly owning your stutter. Keep the videos coming!
Hey Paige, just wanted to applaud your courage and determination in your continued struggles to communicate verbally. I also have the same issue with my speech, it's such a burden at
times knowing that there's going to be a challenge to speak every single time.
The worst thing is that there's so much to say sometimes. I do hope that you have the love and support from family and friends because many of us didn't, and still don't.
Please continue to interact with the world, you'll meet a wide spectrum of people and personalities, from these we can only learn about others and ourselves in our continued efforts to improve.
Hi Paige, I stutted for most of my entire childhood and young adult life, what I found helpful was trying to speak with an accent or different voice to normal (for example, doing an impersonation) I found I was able to let the words out easier.
I used to hum or sing a song to myself to get a bit of rhythm before saying a sentence.
Well done on a great video. Keep doing what you doing, very inspirational.
all the best and stay safe
You are so confident, I am so inspired by you.. You don't care about your stuttering to the point when you don't even blush when getting really bad stutters, you stay optimistic, and positive basically. I can learn a lot from you.
I stutter. I've developed this habit of not speaking at all, because I hate when I'm not able to speak. But you also being a stutterer speak so good with confidence, inspire and motivate others. You are so brave.
Thanks for making these videos... ❤
Soo much love and support for you mate! You are soo brave for sharing your experiences. You are a huge inspiration! Its awesome to see your confidence grow. Keep doing you girl, you are awesome! X
Thank you for putting yourself out there. I’ve had a stutter my whole life and it’s not the what’s on the surface that is difficult. It’s what is beneath it. The mental gymnastics that we do that others don’t understand.
God bless you always. Such a great confidence white.
You are a very brave girl
im 18 and i stutter too. it is difficult in life and its hard to be different in society. we cant end the blocks . so there is one option , we need go through on it, reduce secondary behaviors and reach our pure stuttering.i know how you feel and its okay .have a nice day
How to reduce secondary behaviours
I admire you very much, Paige! You are so beautiful person outside as well as inside!
i am a very shy person and im very afraid of stuttering in front of other people, you are a very strong and brave person, there is no shame in stuttering but for me stuttering in front of someone is the worst thing ever, love the video!
the fact that u post and that while being someone who stutters is actually amazing. That is super hard to do and i can't see myself getting that kind of confidence but its proper inspiring to see
Your Every stutter gives me Goosebumps...and reminds me off my own faced difficulties...you r great ,inspirational for me.
Soo much of graceful stuttering. Unapologetic, honest and truthful
Thankyou so much for this informative video. You have demonstrated that acceptance can take us way ahead then we think about. Being a 26 year old stutterer, its intense to tell my friends about this and whenever I think to make awareness video about this so shivering comes my way. You are courageous human. Please make more videos .
I am completely unaware to the science behind stuttering, but to me it seems like there's some very easy moments for you to speak depending on your thought process, also when you're much more casual or relaxed. Like at 4:47... it's almost like any time you take a step back and say like "wow that one was tough to get out" or "my goodness". Those quick statements that you don't really have to process to express seems so easy. I wonder if there's any sort of meditative therapy that can help in any way. Like I said I know nothing about any of this... just an observation.
Aw. I wanna hug you now. I learnt something because of you. I never knew stuttering could cause pain. I feel so bad now because I'm taking my speech for granted. My stutter isn't severe, it doesnt compare to yours, but I'm not what the majority would consider fluent either. I myself know for a fact that I'm not fluent. In grade school my stutter was bad, but after grade school, and before I dropped out of college, I had it almost perfectly fluent. After I dropped out though, and being isolated and etc, my stutter and anxiety had gotten bad again. For me the levels are horrific, bad, okay, good, and fluent. As of now its borderline bad-okay for me. I had to call my bank last week, and holy.. I had to stabilize my thoughts and emotions, hype myself up by playing epic orchestral music just to make the call because I didn't want to stutter and or cuss if I were to stutter. However, all went well. No stutter at all. Though today I still stutter pretty bad when socializing with every day folks such as my siblings, and it frustrates me because when I was a kid I would never stutter when socializing with them. Why all the more now as an adult? Sure, as adults we have higher levels of anxiety, depression, insomnia, and etc, so of course they affect our speech as well. Also, in my 27 years of life, I've only ever met two stutterers in person, and they both had severe stutters. They both also said that they never experienced any pain when they stutter. Just three days ago, I ran into a random video here on youtube. It was about a girl named Caitlyn Cohen, and that she didn't allow her stutter to stop her from being a contestant in a beauty contest. Her stutter is quite severe, much like yours in my opinion, but she said that she doesn't experience any pain when stuttering. I've also seen many documentaries and vlogs from other folks that stutter, but from what I can recall, none of them experience any pain when stuttering. Your the first that I know of after watching this. I was completely oblivious to such a thing. Sure it's common sense that every one has it differently, but still I was unaware. Virtual huggy from a fellow stutterer to you and the rest. Lastly, have you seen, "IT chapter 2" yet? Billy was quite relatable. For me at least, and I'm sure others out there as well. My kid nephews, nieces, and youngest brother were making fun of Billy because of his stutter. They thought he wasnt fluent in english, but I told them that he had a stutter like me, but they are all 10 years old and or younger, youngest being 4, so they had no idea what I was trying to explain. PS- As always, stay vigilante, safe, and may the grace of the Lord be with us all. -Edit, Yikes, sorry yalls for writing an essay. Didint realize I wrote so much. Only after I submitted my comment did I knew.
You are so brave girl! I stutter too and I couldn't imagine do videos that would been seen by people. Its difficult and hard. When I block sometimes i laugh as you do. All my love and hope you are safe and happy 💖
Thank you for this video. It made me proud as well of my stutter. You have no idea how helpful it is. Stay strong, proud and happy and keep spreading it! ❤
Your smile and positive attitude is all I saw in your video, they are both amazing, just focus on them
I am really grateful for all of the stutter channels for standing up and making videos like this.
I stutter and block like you and can I just say that you are correct that stuttering is not portrayed in the best ways in society which is why I think channels like yours are so important to destigmatize stuttering.
Thank you for what you are doing :)!
You’re such an inspiration!🥺 my stutter is just pitiful at times x
You're absolutely amazing and very inspiring ❤️
I stutter too. In fact, I used to stutter very badly years ago. Now I am a proud PWS ( like you ). Just keep talking. Even though you stutter, you communicate quite well. Never be ashamed ...tell people you have a stutter and you will have blocks sometimes. But you are a terrific person. Keep talking and try yoga/meditation.
Just stumbled upon this channel and omg!! You're so brave and also GORGEOUS oh my goodness💗
I can imagine how frustrating this must be for you. You are loved and you are amazing!!
As a fellow studderer I commend you. Trust me I know how hard it is when speaking in public. I always feel so bad when people try to finish my sentences.I’m pretty articulate. It’s like someone shoving me over to finish my book. God bless you.
You and I may not suffer from the same affliction (I am on the Autism Spectrum) but I have much empathy and admiration for you. You are a Courageous and Beautiful Person.
Paige: This isn't my best video
Me: Paige, don't worry about that, because I'm still watching my cutie pie's videos every time you posts a brand new videos
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Keep up the good work Paige remember practice makes perfect as tough as it is you get there at the end
You should do a video on what it’s like to stutter in the restaurant industry. I’ve been in the industry for about 7 years and I’ve only worked with someone who has a stutter once and he was a line cook. I’d love to know what it’s like for a server especially when talking to the service bartender, we don’t usually have a lot of time to talk as is.
Hey bright eyes!! How you doin girl? Great video and I love seein ya on here! Keep up the good work Paige! love ya girl!!
I’ve stuttered my whole life I’ve never met anyone else that does mine is not as severe as yours but it’s still sucks keep going strong.
The difference between the people who overcome their stuttering and people who stutter uncontrollably their whole lives I believe starts with this: MINDSET, Those who are willing to do WHATEVER it takes to achieve their goal =success/ victory/ control. Those who are NOT willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their goal= failure / lifetime of failure. I base my opinion on 58 years of stuttering, therapy, experience and deep self analyzation. So ask yourself- am I willing to do WHATEVER it takes to control my mind/ body and speech? Yes or no.
i admire you and first time i seen one of your videos.im glad i did thanks for being brave and not be scared of showing your stuttering.i completely understand and know how hard it is and how being around people judging and giving you faces,makes it worst with the mixed feelings of anger and sadness at the same time.for a time i thought staying away and talk only when needed to would be the answer.i was wrong it only makes it worst. i just one to tell my stuttering community, even though we think we are alone, we are not. as embarrassing as we feel when doing it, our main obstacle is over coming the fear.prayers to paige and every individual living with stuttering don't loose faith.
You're such a sweet lady. Its ok.. Enjoy life to the fullest and be happy. Dont bother if people behave negative towards you. I had stutter before when i was young too.. weird because it happened all of a sudden. It was scarry as it happened when my neighbour makes a conversation with me. It lasted for about half an hour. Then it just went away.. just like that. Till today i don't understand how i got it back then.. but seriously its suffocating.. just cant get the words out of my mouth. I wish you the very best of life Miss Paige. By the way its nice knowing you thru this blog.. im from Singapore. 😁
A few months ago I started spending more time practicing my speech. Literally locked myself in the bathroom and started talk to my reflection in the mirror and read a lot of books out loud (about 6 novels). I've learnt that I don't stutter when I talk to myself for some weird reason. And something that has helped me is Steve Harvey's videos on stuttering.
I have not idea on how I've made friends at school friend whom I think understand me
Paige, much respect for having courage. Question i have is - is there a time where you have control of your speech? Like reading by yourself? Talking when alone, have had fluentcy in the past while using the tools you have learned in therapy?
singing, and reading
You are STRONG...because you are able to keep the smile even if you stutter :) and that is something which most of the people don't do... And they complain about things.. you fucking don't and that's what makes you strong. KEEP IT Paige ! :)
This was really helpful because I have a stutter and recently it’s got so bad that I can’t even talk to friends anymore. It’s really frustrating and makes me quite upset. You are really inspiring
So happy you are back with the TH-cam uploads!! 🥺❤️
Paige, I really admire your courage and, especially, your positive attitude towards your stutter. I am also a person who stutters, so I know exactly how painfully it can feel sometimes. But, honestly, since I found your videos via TH-cam, like some months ago I think, I started not to feel so discouraged about my stutter and myself in general. I am sure you inspired many persons out there, even if they stutter or not. I noticed you didn't post any video recently, but I hope you are alright and happy with yourself! Greetings from Moldova ~
Good for you stay strong there’s always those that don’t understand and will make fun of but your personality will always shine brighter
Hi Paige! You haven’t come on in a while, and that’s totally cool with me, but we ( the fans) miss you. You probably won’t see this, but I wanted to let you know that I moved a week ago and have since developed a bit of a stutter. You have such a soothing voice and have really helped me cope.
We love you! Byeeeee!
If you develop a stutter out of no where you need to see a doctor that can be a sign of really serious conditions
Hey! Good to see a sister in arms. I recognise the tensing up while blocking, I bet you run out of breath sometimes if it takes long enough. I know I do. My stutters are significantly less than when I was younger, like yourself I couldn't say three words without blocking completely. I like how you pop in some humour, shows confidence. You look great! All the best to you and thanks for making this. Shows courage! It's not easy, I know.
Thanks for another fantastic, courageous video, Paige! Regarding perception, you are spot on. 🙂
Words can’t explain how so fucking awesome you are! So brave sharing things that will help me :)
You said you felt bad that you were taking up more of people's time while talking, well you can take up all my time, you are so sweet and so pretty, love the videos, thank you.
My favourite girl on youtube
Don't stop making videos
Question > Do you wish you didn't stutter? I know that you have the stuttering community telling you that you shouldn't. i'm sure most people would assume you would. So, aside from relationships or experiences youve had because you stutter (meaning you would still have them but they would be different of course). How do YOU really feel about that? loaded question, i know
Another great video. You are so inspirational and positive. As a fellow stammerer I wish you well. Keep up the great work with the videos. Take care.
Thank you sooo much for this video ! My stutter is moderate to severe; depends on the situation. I don’t feel alone now. You’re such a motivation 😊
Thanx paige to be honest when i see you eventhough your a woman,I'm reminded of my self and it' and it brings unwanted memories but then I remember the confidence that you must have to even make this kinda videos.Your superbrave thanx again...
stay save paige and I depise those who had the guts to dislike this
I don’t have a stutter but I struggle remembering nouns. I have dyslexia and ADHD and probably dysnomia. There are some strategies for when I can’t remember a word that my wife just goes with.
I will sometimes just say whatever word that DOES come to my head that is at least in the same ballpark as the correct word. Such as “I put it in the box” When the real word was “laundry basket”.
I also will describe it using sound effects or just list the attributes taboo style to help her help me find the word.
If I’m really struggling,I feel the freedom to just say my sentence however it comes out of my mouth without the need to make it an actual complete sentence. The other day I was driving and I got upset saying “They’re not letting me be nice!” Which was a combo of “They’re not letting me merge/they’re not being nice”. I often can feel it coming when I’m going combine words together. I start my sentence and I’m thinking ahead to the end of the sentence and I know there are a couple of ways to describe the thing and I can NEVER just pick one. I’ll say “Yeah the building was byuge” big and huge.
Does your stuttering change (frequency, blocking, repetitions, etc or some other way)with your emotions, topics being discussed, or your relationship to the other person?
I don't stutter but watching your videos inspire me because of your bravery and preservance. You're also very beautiful so that too but mostly the first reason.
안녕하세요 지나가다가 알고리즘에 마음이 아파서 그냥 지나쳐서 댓글을 남길 수 없습니다. 제 나이는 32세이며 한국에 살고 있습니다. 말더듬은 10살 때부터 시작되었습니다. 친구들에게 많이 놀리고, 어른이 되면 괜찮아지기를 바랬습니다만, 굉장히 힘든 생활이었습니다. 하지만 지금은 예쁜 그녀와 괜찮은 직업이 있습니다. 치료보다는 속도를 늦추는 것을 생각하고, 항상 호흡에주의를 기울이고 마음을 조절하면 나아질 것입니다. 영상을 보면서 너무 아파요. 연습을 하면 좋아지니까 힘내세요.
I stutter, but i hate hearing people that stutter. It makes me tense and angry. I hope thats not how other ppl perceive us
You giving me hope .. I want to be brave like you
Thank you for sharing your Story, because I have a very very badly Stuttering Problem too.
You are so beautiful and brave. I stutter, you don't know how much you help me. I'm sure many others feel this way. ♥️
She made my day I am dam happy I thought I am the only one who's stuttering.
Go on Paige!! Sending you lots od support!!
I had a stutter before and I improve greatly with speech therapy and age! I still get it sometimes but like 90% better and most of the time I don't think about it anymore.
I can understand the frustration completely 😉
Hope it's going better these days and keep at it! 🙏
It’s f’ing tough, I know. I went to Hollins in Virginia years ago for treatment and it helped quite a bit. Whatever you do, I’m with you!
Nice to see you again！😄
My English is not very good but I want to thank you. I also have the same experience as you.
and You gave me a lot of courage😁
Thank you
Paige, I love watching your videos! I always learn so much. I hope you’ll make more. Lots of love from Canada.
I do agree that blocks really hurt, and when I am having a block I get so out of breath😭
You are so beautiful and sweet. I can tell you’re such a great person. Good luck in everything you do!
Good video! I stutter also. Getting Blocks SUCK SO BAD
Very brave girl . I am stutter myself and i find you very courageous . Did you try valsalva maneuvre ? And talking while runing fast that give you more control on the breathing and the blocking.
Thank you for this video, Paige. I'm not a stutterer and know no one who is. Yet, I'm writing a novel in which one of the heroes stutters. I appreciate this candid video - it will help me portray my hero correctly.
Me too!
You are very special and such a beautiful gift from God.
Paige is simply amazing ngl
Oh, also, what you said about wanting to make stuttering mainstream. I think about something a lot -- 1% of the population is a huge amount of people. And yet you often hear people who stutter say they've never met anyone else who stutters (those who don't go to NSA meeting or conferences especially). But these millions of people are out there! We pass them on the street every day. We're in school with them. At work...in stores. But, well, many are quiet. Even silent. So even another person who stutters might not know they are there. Others are covert stutters. Another person who stutters or has a lot of experience may pick up on it? But many people will not. Plus, of course, some who stutter are barely going out. But they exist too.
My point: Yes yes yes to stuttering being more mainstream, partly because it kind of already is with 1 out of 100 people (or more...but that's another conversation...), and then, of course, as you say, so that kids who stutter can feel normal, can feel like this is not a thing that must be hidden or "fixed" or....well, you know, it can get even worse than that. I think it will happen, Slowly, but I do think it will happen, and even is starting to happen already because of people like you.
HELLO PAIGE ... wassup....why aren't you uploading....we all love you girl...you motivated me alot
Your video opening is impressive...
"I am proud person who shutter"