Blog Lists | STAMMA

Nothing was going to stop me being a soldier

Think people who stammer can't work in the armed forces? Think again. Ian Edwards Jones served in the British Army for 23 years and here writes about how he rose through the ranks and proved the doubters wrong.

My Story — 26.05.20

What raising funds and awareness means to me

John Russell is one of our longest-standing supporters, having raised funds and awareness for the stammering cause for nearly 30 years. Here he tells us his story.

My Story — 21.05.20

Coming to terms with my stammer

Razane talks about how stammering affected her mental health and self-esteem, and how she has begun to realise things which have helped on her journey towards acceptance.

My Story — 20.05.20

Diary of a new webchat/helpline volunteer

New volunteer Peter gives a humorous account of taking his first shifts on the helpline and the training involved for our brand new webchat service.

My Story — 18.05.20

Through online stammering communities I found freedom

Phyllis thought she'd have to go through life being the only person she knew who stammered. That was until she came across our Facebook support group. Read about her journey to self-acceptance and belonging.

My Story — 12.05.20

Not The King's Speech But My Speech

Conor Moore 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.

My Story — 07.05.20

Living with a stammer in lockdown

The current lockdown has had a big impact on Jack Dinsley, who is used to being sociable. Read how it's affected his speech and how he got on at a recent online job interview.

Work & Job Hunting — 29.04.20

My job interview at Disneyland

Just before the coronavirus hit, Meghan Dwyer 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?

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