I used to stutter severely, and even though it’s gotten a lot better (I’m almost completely fluent most days) I still am rarely able to actually connect to people. I think having spend so much time not being able to talk properly (or just not talking at all to not embarrass myself) stunted my development and my ability to form deep connections. Although I have friends, many relationships are superficial and it’s rare to overcome that. I don’t know why I am like that.