My Story

New volunteer Peter gives a humorous account of taking his first shifts on the helpline and the training involved for our brand new webchat service.

Phyllis thought she'd have to go through life being the only person she knew who stammered. That was until she came across our Facebook support group. Read about her journey to self-acceptance and belonging.

Conor recently unearthed an essay he wrote at school, revealing an 18-year-old full of fear for the future because of his stammer. Now he's a musician who tours Europe and speaks to crowds at seminars. Read that essay and see how far Conor's come.

The current lockdown has had a big impact on Jack Dinsley, who is used to being sociable. Read how it's affected his speech and how he got on at a recent online job interview.

In his teens, Aidan dreamed of a world in which he wouldn’t have to speak to anyone. With that dream now reality he’s finding it isn't what he wants, or needs, at all. (But it is helping him practise his baking skills.)

Just before the coronavirus hit, Meghan landed an interview at a place she's wanted to work ever since she was a kid — Disneyland. Would her stammer ruin Meghan's chances of getting her dream job?

Writing from India, where the lockdown measures are stricter, Madhavi worries what effect isolation might have on her speech. But it’s also providing an opportunity to explore her stammer and discover a new world of support online.

Ian Tyndall talks about how studying for a PhD in psychology helped him on his journey of self-acceptance, and explains how Acceptance & Commitment Therapy can make a difference. 

Despite finding it difficult, Helena was encouraged by her speech therapist to write this article to open up and share her feelings about growing up with a stammer. Read how she has gradually learnt to accept it.

US-based Esteban Alfonso explains how his childhood experiences got him into art, photography and fashion. But firefighting was his real passion.

Video content creator Tobrise talks about accepting his stammer in his late 20s and how his passion for football and filmmaking got him into in public speaking.