Yep. It is a slow process to overcome and I still struggle with it. But I try to remember that the shame is not my friend, and it is not based on any true assumptions about myself. You need to develop understanding and kindness towards yourself. I think thoughts like... My stutter does not define me or my worth. I stuttered, yeah, and I love myself. If someone has a broken leg and they trip over, is it reasonable for them to feel shame and beat themselves up because of it? I don't think so, so why should I keep blaming myself for a speech disorder I did not choose to have? I have noticed I used to be extremely hard on myself. I wonder were my parents like this to me when I was little, and could it even have impacted the stutter developing? How did I learn to be this demanding and hard on myself, when I can easily feel empathy towards other people? You know... there can be a lot going on underneath why we feel embarrassed! Btw, career as an attorney is an impressive achievement. Congrats!