[header] How to overcome insecurity about your stutter [title] Stop avoiding certain words. [step] Stuttering often occurs because of a term called " blocking. " those who tend to stutter on specific words often get nervous when that word is about to come up in conversation. 
While attempting to think of an alternate word to use, your anxiety causes you to stutter on the surrounding words anyway. [substeps] Embrace the word and practice it as often as you can.