This was my life for 35 years until enough was enough. Once I stopped caring what other people thought of my stutter, something changed in me and I began to live my life on my terms, not anyone else's. Bio: I am 52 yo, stuttered at age 5 due to a traumatic dog attack.I've had 20 yrs of speech therapy ( I went from 0% fluency to now 80%.), overcame depression, survived a suicide attempt, stopped talking for 2 years, only whispered for 2 years, only communicated through Post It notes for 2 yrs, etc....this was my life until I decided that I was going to take my life back. I am taking up space in this world and guess what, I still have my stutter. I am confident and I still stutter. I no longer care what anyone thinks of my stutter. I have a masters degree, married with children and I'm a National Trainer for major medical centers. For me, I am living my life on my terms. My stutter is my Superpower because it shows me how people really are and if they are worthy of my time. I stopped apologizing and started living. I've been in your shoes. Don't be so hard on yourself, don't put all this pressure on yourself. I know that you are amazing, courageous, creative and resilient.