“There are certain situations where our stutter is so severe and painful that we need a break from time to time.” Meet Clint Holmes, a college student who describes himself as a “severe stutterer.” When speaking feels too hard, he sometimes uses his phone to type out his message. There are many perspectives in the stuttering community about strategies like this. What matters most? Listening to the people who live it. #stuttering #stutter #communication | National Stuttering Association

This video explores the inspiring journey of John Scatman, the musician who overcame a lifelong severe stutter by transforming it into art. Rather than letting his speech impediment hold him back, he embraced its rhythm and energy, building a signature scat style that would catapult him to worldwide fame in the 1990s. His hit songs weren’t just catchy — they carried a message of resilience, self-acceptance, and turning perceived weaknesses into strengths. The footage highlights his creativity, h