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I know it’s easier said than done, but you have to put yourself out there to meet people and own your stutter (like another poster said). It *will* be uncomfortable and hard, but the more you do it the easier it will get. I don’t know your age, but you could join clubs, a sports team, a book club, a walking group, anything, to put yourself out there. There’s something in cognitive behavioural therapy called “exposure therapy” in which you expose yourself to the fears you have, and eventually over time with more and more exposures, the anxiety can be greatly lessened or eliminated. Think of the worst possible thing that could happen if you put yourself out there- maybe someone is rude and walks away, but ultimately that isn’t going to ruin you. That person isn’t worth your time anyway. Be upfront when you meet people and say you have a stutter. We all have to accept the limitations we have and find ways to work with them while making positive changes in our lives that will lead to greater happiness. Also, I’m sure you have countless other positive attributes even if you don’t see yourself as charismatic or funny. Keep in mind these can be learned skills. Good character and kindness are more important traits in my opinion