Blog Lists | STAMMA

The World is Your Stage

As for many of us, school was a struggle for Nasir. That was until his first drama class. Read how being on stage gave him the confidence to succeed in his career and even try his hand at stand-up comedy.

My Story — 16.02.21

Facing the dragon

After plucking up the courage to phone a radio station one night, Roberta made a vow to herself. It's a vow that helped her realise her dreams of moving abroad and teaching art and design.

My Story — 26.01.21

My first day as a teacher

As someone who stammered, Paul had never considered becoming a teacher. How then did he find himself standing in front of a class of 50 young people? Here he vividly describes his first day on the job and explains how he got there.

My Story — 06.01.21

A lifetime of hiding

As a child, Tony thought that speaking less would be the best thing because of his stammer. But here he explains how he learnt to push himself to speak.

My Story — 18.12.20

You may well ask why would I want to lecture!

Semi-retired Cambridge University Lecturer Alan tells us his numerous appearing on TV documentaries, and shares some of his passions and stammering pet peeves.

My Story — 03.12.20

Finding my freedom

When she was bullied as a child, Allie found solace in the school music room. Now travelling the world as a professional singer, she urges us not to let stammering hold us back.

Work & Job Hunting — 30.11.20

Managing Change

Speech is important for Ade's work as a change management professional. After getting help through speech & language therapy, he has learned to be himself and embrace the strengths his stammer gives him.