Hi, yes its ruined my life in many ways, it took me well into my adult life life to find a job, I've never had a career, I've just drifted in and out of minimum wage jobs, mainly driving jobs where I'm alone most of the day, I never mix at work, never go to after work nights out.. The only reason why I said it hasn't totally ruined my life is because I have two great sons, and grandchildren, they are the only good to come out of this life I've had, yes I very often wonder of my other life I would of had without this curse, but it just gets me down, after all I can't change anything.. I'm still totally embarrassed when I stutter in public, I have never had a proper conversation with anyone, heck I've even never been able to tell a joke! I've let the resentment of my failures shape my life..