I used to be very ashamed of my stutter and would do anything to hide it, which basically meant avoiding almost anything that required talking. As I grew older, I began to realize how much space stuttering was taking up in my head, like it was living there rent free. I began to acknowledge that most people don’t care if I stutter - they have their own issues and agenda. I’ve worked hard on acceptance and I just don’t treat stuttering like an “impediment” any more. It’s not - it’s just the was I talk. So now when I introduce myself or speak to others who don’t know me (interviewers) I mention “oh, I happen to stutter and I’m ok with it, hope you are too.” And I smile. Most people don’t bat an eyelash - in fact, I’ve had people comment that they respect my confidence. Figure out ways to use your stutter as an advantage! My stuttering makes me memorable - I used to dread thinking that, but if you REFRAME and consider that it’s good to be remembered, in school, in business, at work - then that can be a positive. If you’re confident and memorable, and have the skills needed in a particular job/industry, “WHAT” you say will always be more important than “HOW” you say it.