It just became a part of who I am. There are things I avoid, like speaking in front of groups, but for the most part my life is no different than anyone else. I always do the ordering for my family at restaurants; I talk to clients on the phone quite a bit; going to grocery store or any other store is no big deal. People understand if you stutter, and only dicks will say anything about it. And if you're really worried about it, just think how much can be accomplished without speaking at all these days. Want to order a pizza, buy car insurance, or ask questions about a product you want to buy? It's all done online now. When I was growing up we had to make a phone call or talk to someone in person for everything that we wanted to do. Now it's limited to only a very small number of tasks that you really need to speak. I've stuttered my whole life, and it never really got any better or worse. I'm old enough now that I really don't think about it that much. I still try to avoid problem words if possible, and there are times when it's embarrassing that I can't say my own damn name without stuttering, but I've moved beyond letting it control my life and my emotions.