Good that you were able to overcome most of it. Your setting a good example to your godson, that it's possible. Did it affect you in social situations? As in the aspect of making friends, finding someone as you grew into your 40s and 50s? It's heartbreaking to deal with the fact that we are even scared to deal with scenarios where we must be there for our loved ones : like a funeral, or a wedding. I'm 25, and I'm shit scared what's gonna happen if I one day get married. Being in the centre of the spotlight and expecting to talk is horrifying.