Thank you for the thoughts! Very real and valid experiences. I have to say, I think my stutter is kind of fun - except when I am trying to do voice-activated things, or doing a phone call with anything automated. But in those moments, I am more angry at the people who built it and didn't make it accessible than I am at my stutter. My stutter is less of a struggle as it used to be, so I know that could be why. I also like to be different and to stand out. I didn't like that in high school or college, but in my 30s I am enjoying that people remember me and relate to me quicker than they do with my peers. I don't expect others to feel that way though! That's just my own experiences. As far as very few people being patient, that also has not been my experience. I find more people are patient than not. But that may be a cultural thing... I think the town I live in is very, very accepting of things. I know that is very fortunate. Have a good New Year!! I hope the best. I know it is hard sometimes and that is ok. None of us are alone anymore, at least.