Oh, gee! I'm sorry I missed your message yesterday. You asked about my strategy. I don't have one. I sought psychotherapy for an unrelated issue, anxiety, and depression. In the course of therapy, my abusive childhood was uncovered. Though I’d been through psychotherapy at other times in my life (speech therapy as well) the trauma of my childhood had never been examined. I had been stigmatized and marginalized by my parents, especially when I began to stutter at age 4-5. Other unpleasant and traumatic events occurred throughout my childhood. Of course, I also stuttered which created all the self-loathing at not being normal. I was carrying a great deal of anger and resentment toward my parents. When they passed away I never even mourned for them. As it turned out my reaction to my negative childhood had created great anger, resentment, and anxiety. I’d been deeply depressed all throughout my life and there was that stutter! As I dealt with my feelings about my parents and my childhood, I became fully fluent. That was 5 years ago and no one who knows me now can believe I ever had a speech impediment. That's how I became fluent at age 70. I wish you all the best in your quest. Sincerely, Sue