Hard Times create strong men. I pray to god to not bless with me an easy life but to have the strength to endure a hard one. Stuttering can make us strong if we let it and we change our perception of it. For years I felt like the victim always feeling sorry for myself. But those were my insecurities...my fears. I’ve taken a little more control and refuse to live that way. I totally get you about your gf....I felt the same way. I felt less of a man every time she ordered for me or put down her name for a reservation. It affected my self esteem. But I don’t know man. I hope you find the strength and maybe try to help your gf understand you better. I definitely wish I had done that...