Speech therapy is great for some people, so don't be afraid. It didn't help me, but I haven't been in years, and I've seen it be effective for others. And don't let it hold you back! People will always make fun of you, but those kind of people will make fun of everyone different from them. One day you'll end up being their boss (source: I supervise one of my former tormentors. He's awful.) Stuttering is one aspect of your life, it doesn't define you. I feel like having one has made me more empathetic and less judgemental, which are good things.