As a sixteen year old, there was times I held myself back. Not raising my hand in class for an answer at my fingertips or the fear of introducing myself on the first day of school. These are some things many kids my age didn't have to worry about.

Eventually I stopped seeking help for my stutter; instead, I focused on embracing it. As a result, I started to see the world in a more positive light and found joy in the little things I had previously taken for granted. I now was living my life on my own terms, and I was finally happy.

It wasn't an easy journey, and there are still times when I struggled with my stutter. But I'm not going to let that stop me from pursuing my dreams and living my life to the fullest.