Unfortunately, the experts have stated certain aspects of stuttering are the equivalent of Trauma (PTSD). For *the people with that experience*, “just deal with it and move on” is not an accessible option that’s achieved without a significant amount of support and tangible experiences. For many, it’s gone beyond what people think of your stutter. Many will already begin to panic even before having any idea who will listen to them, indicating the listener’s response is not the factor causing panic. Indeed, not caring IS the way to move forward, but it requires more steps to get there.