My Story

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.

Read how lockdown has affected Jack's 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 writes about how studying for a PhD in psychology helped him on his journey of self-acceptance. 

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.

Esteban writes about how pursuing his dream career in firefighting.

Tobrise talks about accepting his stammer, and how his passion for football and filmmaking influenced his career.

LeeAnn tells us how she got on with a Delayed Auditory Feedback app for her stammer.

Paul writes about growing up with a stammer yet reaching the top of his game, career wise. Fight that voice in your head that holds you back, he urges.