I think I at some point I realized I couldn't do it by myself. I got involved with other people who stutter and joined a self-help group way back in the 1970's. It was the best thing. I also started stuttering therapy that was offered in my city. Talking with others face to face, I was exposed to others who dealt with stuttering and who went on about their lives doing all sorts of things. It was so uplifting!.. and so good to hear and see!