Your post hits close to home- this week I had to do a small presentation for a team meeting. I had prepared and practiced well but when the time came for me to speak, I froze up and I stuttered on every word. I ended up not saying a word from what I had prepared and used substitutes- on which I stuttered terribly as well. It was so embarrassing and painful. I ended up crying once the meeting was done, I felt SO frustrated. I know it sucks so bad and not many people can understand what it feels like to go through such a situation.. please don’t quit- don’t let stuttering take away what you enjoy doing. Be assured that no one will even remember this happened a week from now on. Stuttering is not something we chose or have control over- why should we feel embarrassed about it then? I have been asking myself this question lately and hope it’ll help me overcome the guilt and embarrassment followed after stuttering. I hope it helps you too!