My Story

Karabo tells us about growing up fearful of talking and appreciating the kindness of others.

Claire tells us about being asked to do an interview after winning an award for her business.

Alan J. Hill tells us about 'Arsenal', who struggled with the register at school but went on to become a public speaker.

A handwritten and illustrated story from 8-year-old Sarah about her stammer.

Dilpreet tells us about getting past stammering-related shyness to make videos sharing messages of positivity.

Ross opens up about an experience that left him anxious and depressed but tells us how talking about things has helped.

John tells us how a chance encounter led to him giving a talk about stammering at Reading Library in January.

Christine tells us about a recent hospital visit where space was made for her stammer.

Tom tells us how going on an outdoor activity/therapy course made him think differently about stammering.

Sam talks about gaining confidence by going out of his comfort zone and making his own TikToks.

Vasiliki, on growing up with a stammer, navigating the job market and the need for inclusive employment.