The being perceived as weak to me is only a minor issue because everyone who stutters is strong in a way because we have dealt with this and kept pushing forward no matter how bad the sadness and self pity has gotten. If fluent speakers swapped with us, most of them would break down and give up. It's more that I don't want to be a burden to my friends, bringing them down. But realistically, they'd probably be understanding and just forget about it as everyone has their problems and their own life, so maybe it's worth a shot. Thanks for the help my friend. I also wish you the best of luck with whatever may come your way in your life.