I’m almost 30, and I’ve accepted my stutter (though it’s not like I had a choice). I have a particularly severe stutter that’s impossible to hide (takes me like a minute to say 2-4 words) and speech therapy techniques don’t help. I’m perhaps fortunate in that I’ve managed to acquire good, professional jobs in my career thus far, and that most of my bosses and coworkers were understanding (though in one job I did experience horrid discrimination). Just a tip for job interviews— I recommend disclosing your speech impairment to the interviewers prior to the interview, just so you don’t catch them by surprise. They will appreciate your honesty as well. Right now, I’m more worried about how I’ll ascend the corporate ladder, as my severe stutter is definitely an impediment to management-level positions. As for my social circle, well, it’s pretty dire. I have a few people who I chat with on occasion via text or email, but they are reluctant to hang out with me in person because verbal conversations are always one-sided. I’m currently planning on learning ASL so that I can befriend people from the Deaf community and actually get to hang out with somebody in person.