>I have to sit down with my dad and say my name over and over again until "I learn to say it". Never once have I had a conversation with him without hearing "slow down," "focus", or any other bullshit that people say to stutters This sounds terrible. Aren't there any speech therapists available in your area at all, who could help you - _and_ explain to your parents what this stuttering thing is (which they've obviously got the wrong idea about)?