The money issue is certainly always a bummer. Some of us are fortunate to live in countries where that sort of thing is free, which I would wish for everyone. Speech therapy is one of the most effective things known for our case. And yes, there's a lot of negativity in here. That's because a stutter is by definition a negative thing. We very clearly have a hard time with it throughout our lives, and I don't think we should be afraid of displaying that. It helps talking about those things. :) But it's good to see people managing - we just need to make sure, at the same time, that we don't lose anyone, simply due to not encompassing their particular situation.