Purpose: This study aimed to examine the positive experiences of stuttering reported by adults who stutter (AWS) using qualitative content analysis.

Method: A qualitative research design was utilized. The data were collected via an online survey presented to participants upon enrolment in an online self-management application for stuttering. Responses to an open-ended question, “Make a list of any positive experiences you have encountered due to stuttering. Write down as many as you can think of” from 77 adults who stutter were analysed using qualitative content analysis.

Results: The four major themes that emerged regarding positive experiences with stuttering included: (1) personal development; (2) development of skills, qualities, and talents; (3) coping strategies; and (4) support from others. These positive experiences may be associated with acceptance (personal development), self-management (coping strategies), and the ability to develop new (compensatory) skills. However, understanding the personal development of the participants’ skills, qualities, and talents may help in stuttering management. In contrast, self-management has implications for avoidance and covert-stuttering.

Conclusion: This study presents an exclusive account of the positive experiences with stuttering reported by the AWS. Positive experiences may relate to acceptance, compensatory skills, and coping behaviours, which may contribute to how they self-manage their stuttering. However, this needs to be examined further in future studies.