I’ve had my stutter for only 5 years now. It used to be really bad where I couldnt get a single word out without stuttering. Now, I can say full sentences, albeit slower, but I can still get them out relatively easy. What helped me when it came to meeting people was saying up front “hey I just want to let you know that I stutter”. 99% of people haven’t made a fuss over it yet. 40% of them disclosed to me that they have a slight stutter too. It’s more common than you think.