this mindset, not it. It won’t help you in the future. Unfortunately there’s no “cure” to fully stop stuttering, every stutterer is different. Instead of “I will never overcome my stutter” flip that mindset to “my stutter doesn’t define me” “my stutter will not over-consume me” TAKE CONTROL. Yes the bullying is shitty (I’ve been there). My family? They’re just as bad as strangers when I start stuttering. You don’t have to seek professional help; there’s plenty of at home exercises you can do to help IMPROVE not cure your stutter. Read out loud, speak infront of a mirror, order at restaurants (this one takes practice at least it did for me) Overcoming your stutter will take time. Some days are going to be worse than others. The ones that mock you and point fingers at you IGNORE them, truly. Yes it feels embarrassing but don’t let that get to you. As an adult (25 f) who has stuttered off and on mostly on since 8th grade; I get it. It fucking sucks. It definitely takes a toll on a person. And I myself work in an intense environment where I’m constantly talking to people and not going by a script and even now I still get embarrassed or flustered. But in those times I switch my words around, drags some words out, or even take a deep breath and try again. YOU CAN DO IT! I believe in you. But no with this mindset you won’t ever cure it and you truly will be learning to deal with it if you don’t try to improve yourself first as well as comparing your situation to others. Comparison is the thief of joy. Don’t let this deter you from enjoying life. I promise you, it truly gets better❤️