Hello, new to the site

[Jessica]

Hello, my name is Jessica. This is the first time I've ever done something like this. I don't like talking about my stuttering. It's difficult for non-stutters to understand the daily stress of stuttering. I hate having to introduce myself to new people, and answering phone calls.. It is incredibly stressful. I don't remember when I started to stutter, I don't really think about it, all I can think of are these past years. I don't know how I got through oral presentations in school and talking in front of a crowd at sports banquets. I have not been to therapy but I am starting to strongly consider it.

[Chelsea]

Hey Jessica....
I don't like talking about my stuttering either, but on this site, I feel like I can come out with it.
I hate answering phones.... I hate answering questions on command.... I feel nervous then I can't talk... oral presentations scare me... I had a horrible experience when I was younger... I stuttered EVERYTHING.
I have lost friends during the years, but my two best friends stuck with me.
I was known as the "quiet" one in my school.... but one I hit highschool I became less shy. I met new people... and those people today are my friends. :)
My friends know that I stutter, and they don't care.... others have no clue. I don't nornally stutter infront of my friends, but I am afarid to like tell a story because I am scared I will stutter.
I am 16.. turning 17 next month... and I have been stuttering since I was in Grade 5.
I have no clue how it started, and it annoys me..

I really want it to go away..

Sorry if my comment was long.

I hope to hear from you soon!