Blog Lists

Helen tells of a traumatic childhood incident that kickstarted her fear of talking, and how she eventually came to terms with her stammer.

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 what helped along the way, 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, a role heavily dependent on oral communication.

Heather didn't think she could become a speech & language therapist because of her stammer. That was until a defining moment helped her think differently.

Writer, artist and lecturer, Sean, tells us all about how he came to do TEDx talk about stammering in Istanbul.