I’m sorry that happened to you :( You’re right, I can’t imagine what that feels like. But you were able to overcome it and that’s what matters. Those people were very narrow minded. Thank you for the advice! I also suffer from blocks, it’s basically my stutter in its entirety. I’ve been in speech therapy for about a year now after not being in it for 4 consecutive years (I was overseas in a country where speech therapy was not available) so that really threw me off. Before I went overseas, I worked hard for 3 years and became pretty much 100% fluent. I only stuttered as a person without a stutter would, which is what makes me even sadder looking back on it :( But according to my friends, family, and speech therapist, I’m improving. I don’t feel like it, but I hope I can improve to the point where I’m comfortable to do daily things again. Ordering my own food, talking in public spaces, ordering over the phone instead of online. I also want to be able to go on dates and whatnot haha. I really appreciate your advice and story, it’s so insightful and helpful. That last line made me tear up. I guess I can be a mother if I want after all! I’m happy you have a happy family!! :)