School & University

Abid tells us about growing up when stammering support was thin on the ground, and what helped.

Olivia describes what it's like at school with a covert stammer, and gives ideas for working with your teachers.

Abid dreaded the morning register at school. Nowadays it's him who takes it!

Read how being on stage gave Nasir the confidence to succeed in his career. 

Christine recounts her student days, when she did everything in her power to hide her stammer.

Jack tells us how Covid-19 has affected his year, with uni work and jobs being disrupted.

Sarah writes about growing in confidence at university and starting up a business, with all the challenges it involves.

Touring musician Conor tells us about his school essay about stammering.

Read how lockdown has affected Jack's speech and how he got on at a recent online job interview.

Qais's powerful short story about a young girl struggling at school and how she constantly feels besieged by her teachers.

Ben writes about deciding to go out of his comfort zone with regards to his speech.