Don't feel discouraged, and don't let people put you down. 2 years ago I was in a very dark place too, I couldn't say my name, order anything at a restaurant, and found myself writing what I wanted to say to my parents on a piece of paper. This year, I managed to overcome my stutter and started a podcast. I say this because I want people who are in a dark place like I was 2 years ago to feel hope and confidence. Here is a link to the podcast if you are interested: [https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpeechCollectivePodcast/videos](https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpeechCollectivePodcast/videos)