Hey, I saw that response to you in the other sub that is all about how you should "talk to everyone," and find same interests so "conversation is easier." Of course, he didn't know that you stutter....But that must have been hard to hear. I know people here would tell you to do the same more or less, and I'm not saying they're wrong. And it sounds like you'd agree that the extreme isolation is not helping, even though it's terrifying to think of doing anything else. But still, like that guy's *whole* bunch of "tips" were all about talking. Kind of funny in a dark way. You said you're applying for college, though. How do you feel about that? Is it your choice?