Yes, it’s this crazy thing where an unnatural pause in a conversation somehow can feel excruciating, even though it’s literally a few seconds…. And what if the pause happens because of coughing or sneezing? That’s not embarrassing at all… but somehow the pause that comes with stuttering feels SO super embarrassing. But we aren’t necessarily at the mercy of our feelings…. If we are mindful, we can take charge of how we feel in those situations.