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Thank you for the kind words and encouraging words. I don't want to face the embarrassment that comes from the blocks. I can present or talk to people no problem but having to say my name is my biggest worry. I don't mind struggling with other words like international, express, opportunity, words that begin with such letters. I can say it before I blocked or even after I blocked on that word but not when I wanted to say it. I can sense that I'm going to block and that feels so frustrating because even if I try the words don't come out that easily or maybe it would come if I say it after holding my breath. I've been bullied a lot in school and have avoided every competition, reading in the class, giving answers to the questions I know, after being the kid that won the recitation competition. I was bullied into developing blocks and I encouraged the blocks by avoiding the words. I want to be normal and I know the feeling of the racing heartbeat, that's what makes phone calls so difficult even to this day. Thank you again for being so encouraging.