Here’s how I see it. And I consider myself a rather confident stutterer. It’s a neurological condition I can only control to a point. I try and use fluency techniques, but I’m going to stutter, and that’s fine. My brain works differently than most peoples’. I believe my words have value. I have a place at any table. And the important people will have the patience to listen. Strangers don’t matter. They’ll always say dumb shit. Thankfully most of the time we never have to see them again. My friends, family, boyfriend, and co-workers, are patient, interested, and understanding. They value me for what I can do rather than judge me for what I can’t do.