Everyone reacts differently to self-disclosure. It's supposed to lower your anxiety and set the expectations of the listeners. If it makes it worse for you, don't do it. Find another way to deal with your anxiety about stuttering. The elephant is, indeed in the room, but don't allow him to define you. You are not your stuttering. You are the sum total of every part of you. Your intelligence, your personality, your relationships, your essence, etc. You aren't just your stuttering. Sue