I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing disrespect from others because of your stutter. It's important to remember that your stutter does not define you as a person and that everyone has their own unique strengths and challenges. Unfortunately, there are still many misconceptions and stereotypes about stuttering that can lead to negative attitudes and discrimination. However, it's important to know that you have legal rights to protect you from discrimination based on a disability.Here are some suggestions that may help: 1. Educate others: Many people may not be familiar with stuttering and its effects. Educating others about your stuttering and how it affects you can help to dispel myths and stereotypes. 2. Be confident: It's important to be confident in yourself and your abilities, despite any challenges you may face. Try to focus on your strengths and accomplishments. 3. Seek support: It can be helpful to seek out support from others who understand what you're going through. This can be through support groups, therapy, or other resources. 4. Advocate for yourself: If you feel that you are being discriminated against because of your stutter, it's important to advocate for yourself. You can speak with a supervisor, human resources representative, or file a complaint with an appropriate agency. Remember, you are not alone and there are resources and support available to help you navigate any challenges you may face. Regarding #3 here, I launched the first Slack-based community for professionals who stutter a few months ago. It's completely free and already has close to 200 other professionals who stutter, most of which are US-based tech, finance, healthcare, or sales/marketing folks. Feel free to join here if you're interested -- [www.stutterfreely.com](https://www.stutterfreely.com). It'll help you build more normalcy in your challenges. You got this man! At the end of the day, stuttering is just our accent and nothing else :)