For me, it got easier as I got older, as many things do. (don't know if we become wiser or just don't care anymore, maybe both)

For years there were certain words I wouldn't say - body, woman and vulnerable to name a few. In therapy I gradually began saying "the 'w' word" - actually calling it that out loud. The t knew what I meant but didn't push it, and it gradually became easier. I still don't like some words, but can at least use them.



Sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes you're the bug. -Mary Chapin Carpenter