My Story

Declan talks about the challenges he faces in his voluntary roles, as well as stammering in different languages.

John talks about the abuse he was subject to and how he wishes authorities were more understanding.

Ramesh reflects on the friendships he's made since setting up a stammering support group nearly two years ago.

Ashley tells us about the advice from a stand-in therapist that helped him pursue his dream career in law.

Victor, aka 'Seven Shores', talks about his love of music and how he hopes his song will help others who stammer. Listen here.

Geoffrey describes his journey of self-discovery, having spent much of his early years feeling worthless.

Waiswa feels that opportunities for people who stammer in Uganda are few. But his love of writing gives him hope.

Tim tells us how stammering has a been a constant in his life, and how pushing himself to speak gave him confidence.

Miha tells us how speaking differently to everyone else made him feel excluded, and what helps.

Researcher John tells us how stammering influenced his career and why he was asked to appear in two BBC shows.

Anupam tells us how focusing on his interests rather than his speech helped him to change his mindset.