I fully accept my stammer and have never let it stop me doing things. I’m at university and have a full time job during my summer just now. I have stuttered my way through introductions, job interviews, conversations with my family, seminars and day to day life, but I’m sick of it, hence why I got myself down for speech therapy. Thank you for your post but you came across as slightly patronising- although I’m aware you’re only trying to help- and are preaching to the wrong person. I apologise if this is not what you intended.