we all deal with this curse diff, some are optimistic, and don't try to let their stammer put them off doing whatever they want, but others, like me go the isolation way, unfortunately I have let my stammer lead(ruin) my life, it's forever in my mind and effects my daily choices... Yep I look back and wish I had the courage to face up to my stammer when I was younger, but it's easier said than done! I"m 60 now, and I know I will go to my grave full of regrets, the what ifs, why me etc..