I (53), and others, have succeeded despite our severe stutters. Sure, I missed out on some amazing opportunities, but I still found a way to achieve almost all of my goals in some notable capacity. I get the frustration, but that's no way to go through life. Not to be pithy, but we all have to work with the hands we're dealt in this life. Best to be positive and go for it anyway. There's no alternative other than wallowing in your own self pity and not enjoying anything, and what's the point in that?