My Story

Writer, artist and lecturer, Sean, tells us all about how he came to do TEDx talk about stammering in Istanbul.

After coming out as gay at 17, Russell tells us how he's learnt to be open about his stammer 23 years later.

Laura tells us what made her want to become a therapist, as well as the nerves she feels about entering the profession. 

Christopher tells us about the background behind his new book, a memoir about living with a stammer.

Mike tells us how he has grown in confidence, as he shares his TikTok video encouraging people who stammer.

Singer-songwriter Kev Minney tells us the story behind his song for International Stammering Awareness Day (22nd Oct).

Saul tells us about developing a 'carry on regardless' attitude to stammering and what's helped.

Luke tells us what it's like to work in McDonald's and take fast food orders with a stammer.

Law student Lucy tells us how speaking to lecturers about her stammer helps.

Helpline volunteer Peter, on things that have made him think about his relationship to stammering recently.

Jack reflects on his covert stammering behaviours, and the things he's discovering which are making him think differently.