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I struggle with this same thing. I can’t even count how many times I’ve blocked on my name. It is embarrassing but doesn’t need to define us. Sometimes I flounder, sometimes it comes out just fine. What has helped me is being open about it so that people know what’s happening. If I think about it too much or anticipate my name then I typically block, whereas if I trust myself and commit it usually comes out confidently. What I’ve been experimenting with lately is purposely adding inflection to my words and it has helped me a lot vs speaking in a monotone voice. All of this to say, my stutter is random. Some days I feel like I can’t even say a single word, even if I am confident; other days I hardly struggle. It comes and goes. If I’m feeling particularly nervous about my name ahead of time, I ask my wife to introduce me and she is supportive of that. (I’ve blocked several times meeting new friends with her and this was an idea she had to ease my stress). That’s good you have been attending therapy for what happened in your childhood. Continue to do that! Therapy is powerful stuff!