My Story

About to start in his very first lead role in a theatre production, lecturer and actor Chris reflects on how performing has helped with his stammer.

Hassan tells us what helps him deliver scientific presentations, and what can be done to raise awareness of stammering.

Susan tells us about learning to openly acknowledge her stammer, and wonders if she feels proud of it. 

After a tough time at school and university, David reflects on the positives that have happened since, and tells us what helped turn his feelings around.

Nursing team leader Ian tells us what it's been like to train and work as a nurse with a stammer.

Heather didn't think she could become a speech & language therapist because she stammers...

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.