Wow, that's a lot to unpack. I'm not trying to argue with you. I never said your logic or feelings were misplaced, I just said I didn't agree. Clearly, I didn't know about the abuse/neglect and I'm sorry you went through that. I wish you could have gotten the help you needed when you were younger. I was just trying to understand where you're coming from. When I said that you are responsible for improving your stuttering I meant that literally. Like daily practice, working on avoidance, etc, which nobody can do for you. I still stand by that statement. However, if you are saying that what you endured when you were a child *caused* your stuttering then I can see where your anger comes from. I'm just trying to understand you dude, I meant no offense. On a more positive note, I'm curious to know what you've been doing that is improving your speech so much?