Interesting. At age 40, I embraced it, grieved it, and told myself "I love you". All the shame, guilt, anger, resentment and turmoil lifted from my shoulders. My confidence grew daily and I did not care what others thought of my stutter. I'm in control now. I turned my fear and anxiety into excitement and a whole new world opened up. Don't get me wrong, I still have blocks/repetitions but I don't pay any attention. I am present in the moment.