I actually fully agree with this post. I have a moderate to severe stutter depending on the day but I make a point to get out of my head and try to be dynamic and have interesting things to say, even if it takes me longer to say them, being thoughtful and considerate of other people, being fun or at least pleasant to be around. I’ve never had trouble getting a girlfriend or making friends. It’s not your stutter holding you back, it’s you. And all the self-pitying responses to the original post kind of prove the point. It doesn’t invalidate the pain to say that you can choose to behave differently.