Hi, I have spoken to people who stutter about how you feel, and I wanted to share some of the thoughts that we had with you. We have all been able to relate to you at multiple points within our own lives and wanted to share our experiences. I’m 19, and I am in college, and I remember how hard it was for me in my first 2 semesters to put myself out there and seek conversation with people. I think that people who stutter often forget that everyone struggles with something, and so often we think that this struggle is who we are or defines us. Stuttering is only a part of you and definitely not the whole picture; the treatment for stuttering is self-acceptance and self-love, which can only be acquired by letting go of all negative preconceived notions. I understand that it can be really hard to let go of things that you've felt for a long time, but as someone who stutters, it is so important to be able to shift perspective. It can sometimes feel impossible to put yourself out there as you are frozen with fear, the act of going outside of your comfort zone and showing yourself that you can do something that your mind has constantly said you can't will bring you one step closer to feeling better about yourself. I think that joining a group of people who stutter and hearing some shared experiences can be a positive first step in breaking the isolation you feel.  I am a part of a virtual speech group, and we would be so thrilled to have you visit so that you can feel less isolated. Please let me know if you'd be interested in joining one of our sessions. That we have people from all different ages, all different fluencies, and all different backgrounds who share their experiences with stuttering. It makes you feel like there are people who really understand what you are going through.