25M It's so hard for me to form connections and approach women because of my stutter. Can anyone else relate and have tips/words of encouragement?

25M It's so hard for me to form connections and approach women because of my stutter. Can anyone else relate and have tips/words of encouragement? I 25M have stuttered my whole life. It's always been hard making and keeping friends and I've pretty much avoided romantic relationships with women my whole life because my self esteem and confidence has always been in the gutter. Can anyone else relate? This year I'm pushing myself and putting myself out there to make more friends and finally start dating!