Ah, the money issue. I hate that. I absolutely hate that some people on the planet can't get the help or support they need just because of _money_. But I digress, I guess. You should open up about your stutter, yes. I mean, it may not even be stutter - I actually don't know if it's possibly something else that you're experiencing, so I don't want to risk some sort of diagnostical statement - but yes, you should be able to talk about it. Hiding takes so much energy. It makes your struggle so much bigger. You don't want that. You've got enough to concentrate on already. :) Don't be afraid to stutter. Most people don't really mind, to tell you the truth. They may just wait for you to finish, or they may try to help you get through it (by trying to complete your words, or by doing those more or less misguided recommendations about breathing, pausing, starting over etc.), or they may interrupt you. But it doesn't matter. It doesn't matter! Because you're the one talking. Just finish what you were doing - maybe use your hands to signal during - and eventually, you'll get there. There's really nothing to it, logically. You begin to talk - time passes - and then you're done. It may be a bit exhausting, but that's alright. You got there. See if you can find someone you feel safe with. Try just speaking without hiding. It's probably no big deal, afterwards, when you think about it. Maybe move on from there to other people - your parents, too! - and maybe try speech therapy (if you can get the _money_ - and if you're interested in finding out about techniques that may help you in general). Or like, just hang out in here. Check out some threads. Maybe that'll help you get familiar with - and less scared of and/or surprised by - your stutter. :)