Hi there. Sharing a perspective as an older guy who struggled with this 4 decades ago. 1. Smile and be at peace knowing that this is a feature and not a flaw 2. Can you raise your hand and show your presence? 3. Try a tactic like tapping on a desk before raising your hand or speaking up Most importantly… smile and just be… you WILL come through this and more. You WILL succeed in more ways than one and your speech won’t be a barrier. You will find your way ahead.