There’s some great advice being given here, but I just wanted to say that you shouldn’t think it’s pathetic. It makes total sense to feel anxious about public speaking. We stutter, of course speaking is going to be an anxious point for us. And remember, if people are uncomfortable 99% of the time that’s just because they’ve never heard anyone with a stutter speak before. Let’s be real with ourselves, it can be jarring lol. On top of just the sound of it, I can’t speak for you but sometimes I look like I’m in pain when I’m stuttering haha so that just adds to their discomfort if they have an ounce of empathy. In my experience, worthwhile people come around on it very quickly.