Using the stutter as a social screener pretty smart. People who judge on face value would just leave or be an dickhead from the get go. You’re blessed that you have confidence and good social skills. You found your voice. A lot of ppl who stutter rarely have the chance to be heard. Most people would have had these experience or a combination which can impact your confidence and social skills. - some ppl look on with pitty and they want to end the conversation fast. - shunned out from social settings and made to feel isolated. - Bullied pretty badly. Either on face-to-face or backchats. You’re seen as weird and defective. Easy target. Stutter in most cultures is considered as weak/nervous/ unsure.