When I was in the fire academy, the instructor that was supposed to teach that day, had a emergency or something so the chief had to take over for that day. The chief decided to hold mock group interviews to help us prep for after the academy. My heart instantly sank. I didn’t have any time to prep. So he started asking the typical interview questions and I had to answer in front of him and about 10ish other candidates. Now, most people didn’t know how bad my stutter was at that point because I was quiet and only said things I knew I wasn’t going to stutter on. When it was my turn I went and totally blocked but got most of the answer out. When I had to answer the next question the chief said “hey, take it easy, we can all see you’re really nervous, take your time and answer the question”. I believe this question was the infamous “what’s a struggle you’ve had and how have you had to overcome it. At first I was going to say a answer like “procrastination” or something but in my head I said “ F$&k it” and decided to be bold. I just propped up my shoulders up and said “my stutter”, it was a oh crap moment because I always hid it. I confidently went on to explain how it installed a fear of public speaking in me but I would put my self in public speaking situations and I even joined toast masters to help. He went on to say how some people say they struggle with public speaking but mine was extremely valid and then he went on to say “ that answer was perfect, don’t change a damn thing about it”. From that day on I really had more confidence and told myself I could be In this field even with my stutter. Best of luck. Most people don’t get uncomfortable from a stutter, they get uncomfortable when we start to act uncomfortable and ashamed. Own it brother!