Hi friend, I’ve been there. Self-disclosure is your best asset. A large amount of people who stutter I’ve talked to find that it takes away some of the anxiety and pressure and takes back some of the loss of control we feel while stuttering. The first time it happens in conversation with a new person, bring it to attention with a disclosure statement like this: “As you just heard, I have a stutter. Sometimes it takes me a little longer to get my words out but I assure you it’s not a reflection of my intelligence.” Sometimes they ask questions, sometimes that’s all you need to say. It’s ultimately up to you. I like to treat my stutter as I would like others to treat it-openly, honestly, and lightly. I also highly recommend stuttering on purpose (pseudostuttering) to build up confidence, desensitize, and once again, take back some of that control. You’ve got this.