I am 26, a male. And hate the fact that most times i can't even say my name. I hate being misunderstood as a whole person because of it. I hate being misinterpreted in my body language and eye contact at job interviews because of it. I despise the trauma that a speech impediment has left me with. I do recognize that it is made me viewed other aspects of life as simple and in result has made me more patient and humble. But whats the point of all that if I am afraid to even face the world because of my stutter. I hate it.