After reading this, the one thing I learned is that you, OP, truly love yoursel (in a good way). This post was very graceful and couldnt feel more genuine. I am 25 and am starting to love myself too. My stutter has been at its worst in years and during such a crucial time I could be angry and hate everything. But honestly im grateful for EVERRYTHING and for me being me. All the best to you. I hope you have a nice retirement soon and give back to the stutterint community. We could use someone like you.