To the first point: yeah I definitely see where you’re coming from. It’s something that’s in constant work, maybe my reality of people perceiving me as a stutterer is more blown up than what would really happen. I suppose I just don’t want to be embarrassed? And it shouldn’t be, but it feels like it. 2nd point: that’s an interesting point! I try my best to let the conversation flow naturally, but for some reason, often times the first words of response tend to be the hardest. Maybe it’s out of habitual anticipation of upcoming dialogue, but interesting to point that out. definitely something I should be more mindful of—letting the conversation flow more naturally. I’ll keep this mind! thank you!