Honestly, I think that is the hardest part about having a stutter. The ridicule sucks, of course, but you can’t fix all the jerks. I really hate when people who are close to me, and should be understanding, act like this is something I could fix if I *really* wanted to. Like shaving off those last stubborn 5 pounds. And of course, since there’s a “solution” I’m not pursuing, I’m automatically failing or not living up to potential.