Advice: Don’t Let Perfectionism Stop You From Speaking Well - As-salamu alaykum

As-salamu alaykum - anyone who’s worked through a stutter knows it can become a vicious cycle: stumbling over a word leads to shame or anxiety, which makes the stutter worse, and before you know it you either stop trying or you’re misunderstood. I’ve spent most of my life trying to get my point across clearly, so a few things that helped me: CHECK FOR A TONGUE TIE FIRST (let your jaw hang loose, try to touch the roof of your mouth with the tip of your tongue - if you can’t, your tongue might be limiting your speech; it also can cause neck/back tension. This happened to me.) 1) Don’t say sorry every time you stutter. People around you usually want to move on just as much as you do. A simple pause and carry on is fine. 2) If you’re stuck on a word even after a breath, swap it out for something like “you know what I mean, anyway” or just pronounce the word slowly. Don’t let it make you feel inferior - everyone slips up sometimes, even people who should’ve washed their hands after using the bathroom still manage to socialize. 3) You don’t need a perfect speech for every reply. Using simpler words to explain a complex idea often makes you come across clearer and more confident. I’ll share more tips as I remember them. Take care and may Allah make things easy for anyone struggling to speak.