Yes, my stutter did get better. I started stuttering in 1964 due to what I’d consider, pretty horrific family dynamics and issues at the age of 12. I am 69 now and speak quite well with only occasional stuttering if stressed, fatigued or when I use prescribed cannabis (for some weird reason). I can totally appreciate what I have accomplished in my life and have a spouse of 41 years. I’ve had several careers and have even done some public speaking (my greatest fear in the past). I’ve never taken drugs for my stuttering or had speech therapy. It was all self taught techniques that would get me over humps and increase my confidence. As the years rolled by, my confidence got better and better and I felt more comfortable speaking. Now I’m retired and I don’t t even think about it at all. Do I still stutter? Sure. Am I still teased? Very rarely these days but it happens. My confidence now allows me to speak up about the teasing. “I’m sorry you think my speech problem is funny. It’s been lifelong and very painful.” I don’t say speech impediment because I can’t say impediment. Damn, sometimes, I can’t even say “problem” so I leave it off and just say “my speech”. It definitely helps to learn how to get through conversations. My first public speaking was about 30 years ago, so I was about 39. I’m not as on guard now so maybe I stutter a bit more as I age but all my family and friends love me, so who cares. Yes, it does get better. I am very happy to have just joined this subreddit today.