I went through everything that you all have experienced. I felt stuttering was a curse which I would never get rid of. I was wrong. When I learned about the Valsalva response and how fluent speakers breathe when speaking, I was able to achieve fluency. I knew I was on the right track when I was able to introduce myself without stuttering. I was able to “cure” my stuttering which has been a fabulous experience. Everyone has to choose their own path to fluency.