Ey, it's tough out here playa ngl...Idk what caused me to 1 day snap out of my inner obsession with my stuttering many years ago but one day I got tired of concentrating so much on my stutter and just start concentrating on filling the same holes of loneliness you currently feel in your heart...I became a rapper about a year ago because I had a knack for freestyling and started trying my best to just be kind to people. I moved to a different city and I would just go to open mics and shake hands with artists and ask where they're from, etc. I still TO THIS DAY cannot say my stage name or my real name without making an ass of myself stuttering. I've stuttered on stage more times than I care to count anymore. I met MANY people that treated me like shit but of course I also met some great contacts that I use to this very day. I also made a habit of just saying Hi to EVERYONE I made eye contact with in close proximity. ESPECIALLY cute women Hahaa, I would just do my best to be kind and I am still kind to this day. The one thing I've really learned is that there are people out there that just want to get to know whoever it is you are too. No matter who it is you are the end of the day there are MANY people who are right for you as a lover or as a friend. I am a few years older than you now and my life has truly transformed, and the only people around me are people that put up with my stupid stutter because they fuck with me as an individual. Try your best to focus on what you like and just be kind to people you meet. Dont be afraid of getting into a new hobby like car enthusiasts or fashion or concerts/music festivals or having a drink (drink responsibly though!) - I know some of these things might not seem like your type of thing but honestly you need to overcome your inner hurdles by just trying your absolute best to get into hobbies that will expose you to people in our age bracket. I've had thousands more negative encounters with strangers than positive ones btw but you only need a few hits to have a real friend! I have like 7 or 8 very close friends after about 3 years of just being myself and asking for help, etc. Just do your best kid, you fucking GOT THIS 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀