I definitely get this. I’ve stuttered since I was in 4th grade. Never had a shred of self confidence since. I never spoke up in school and I never made new friends. It’s ruined my self confidence therefore ruining any good opportunities that have come my way. It crushes me watching everyone else live and do things that I could just never see myself doing, like getting a job or having a boyfriend. I’m only 18 but I feel like I’ve missed out on so much and if I didn’t stutter, I wouldn’t have as many problems.