Hello Dylan, your post really inspires me. I was/am an international student in the U.S/ Aus. Being a stutterer has really impacted my life in a very negative way, I am too scare to speak to people, especially Western people (im Asian). I have always felt like i am missing out the best things in life as well as my youth. I have always wanted to change my stutter but never have the courage to actually do anything about it. Fears of rejection or mocking got the best of me. Every time my phone rings, I don't want to pick it up as I have to talk to people. I can relate to many things you said here. I decide that 2014 will be the year for me to have a fresh start, to stop giving in to fear and put myself out of the comfortable zone. I want to let you know that I'll pray for your courage to change your life, Dylan. Let us be spiritual buddies, i will be your strength and courage as well as you are to me. Merry Christmas and Happy new year ! - Ryan