( trying not to sound like a prick here) I have also had a stutter since I was 4. I know it feels you with dread, knocks your confidence and can hold you back sometimes. But I have travelled and lived in other countries made shit ton of freinds and probably been with roughly 50 women. I also work as a detective which requires me to speak every day to all sorts of people from all walks of life. Yes, some days are hard and I wanna bang my head up the wall but it is never hopeless. Trust me mate, meditation has helped me loads and even if you Sutter keep going. I am 27 M by the way from the UK.