14 Things Only People Who Stammer Will Understand

14. Our Own Names Terrify Us

Most stammerers find it particularly difficult to say their own name. This one can really screw you up. Sometimes, you just can’t avoid saying it. And you can’t change it either. (Even if you did, you’d likely develop a stammer for your new name anyway. We’re funny like that.)

This makes quick interactions with strangers feel booby-trapped. Making appointments, giving your name at a restaurant, and the absolute worst: introducing yourself to cool people.