This happened to me in my late 20s when I decided to live my life regardless of my stutter. I have to thank a 2-week class in Italy where the main message was: "How did you learn to use your stutter to avoid doing things that scare you?" What also strikes my about your post is that I also focused on spending my time only with people who loved me. I didn't suffer much mockery then (other than the occasional stranger), but I was in a dead-end relationship that put me in contact with a lot of cold and judgmental people. In a few months I felt reborn, and for 2 years I felt my stuttering was behind me. Then I moved to the US, and it all crept up again, and although the stuttering is A LOT better, it now happens to me in all contexts, while previously I was mostly fine with friends. But I hear you: focusing on what's truly important and on nourishing yourself with true connections is invaluable help. Thanks for sharing!