My Story

Lynda writes about deciding to make changes in her life and embrace new opportunities.

Jack writes about the benefits of getting together as a community.

Jonathan writes candidly about the effects battling his stammer has had, and how starting to talk about it is helping.

Will writes about the conflicting thoughts and feelings he has around stammering.

Kingsley tells us about becoming an actor, stand-up comedian and author.

Published poet Liz tells us the story behind her poem about stammering. Watch a video of Liz performing it too.

John tells us about discovering holistic approaches and how they help with mental health.

Ramesh reflects on the success of the group he set up only last year, which is thriving through shared leadership.

Ellis writes candidly about the effects of negative responses to his stammer, as well as working as a Lifeguard.

Laura tells us about the lengths she used to go to in order to appear fluent, and what helped her to face her fears.

Andrea gives us the background to her poem about the challenges of stammering and living life to the full.