Hey man, I also have a pretty severe stutter (blocks). I feel like I do better in group situations where I can bounce off multiple people; it helps ease some of the anxiety. I personally enjoy raves, so I’ve met a couple of friends through that. I normally just go up to random people I think look cool, introduce myself, and shoot the shit for a few minutes. If the vibes are cool, I exchange contact information and hang with them for the rest of the night. As for “not being scared,” I personally believe that’s not possible—the fear will always be there. You just have to navigate through it and acknowledge that it is part of our unique experience. “Fake it till you make it” is a phrase for a reason. I’m scared shitless in new situations, but I know pushing myself through it will lead to results. By doing this over and over again, you’ll start getting comfortable with it. You don’t have to go to raves if that’s not your vibe—just any social scene where you’d feel comfortable. For example, a local book club or something else that suits you. I’ve even met people in real life from Reddit before. Once you take the first step, it’s yours, bro. Also are you in college? I felt like I met so many friends just being chill to people I interacted with.