Blog Lists

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How did I get here?

Tue, 12/11/2024
Heidi writes about the barriers she faced when entering the mental health profession with a stammer.
My Story
Parenting
Employment
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Sasha, skateboarding & stammering

Wed, 09/10/2024
Dima tells us how skateboarding has done wonders for her son Sasha's confidence.
Parenting
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Family Day at STAMMAFest was invaluable

Wed, 17/07/2024
Neil tells us what he and his children got out of our last Family Day.
Parenting
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Sarah's Stammer Story

Tue, 27/02/2024
A handwritten and illustrated story from 8-year-old Sarah about her stammer.
Parenting
My Story
Arts
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Stammering & parenthood — it's all about perspective

Thu, 11/01/2024
David on how becoming a father has impacted his speech and dealing with negative feelings this has caused.
Parenting
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Helping to develop a stammering app for parents

Wed, 08/11/2023
Speech & Language Therapist Jaclyn tells us about working on the app.
Parenting
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Making the Christmas magic easier for Jasmine this year

Mon, 05/12/2022
Heather tells us what she'll be doing differently to help her daughter feel more comfortable with her speech.
Parenting
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A year on, I cannot believe how far we have come

Mon, 18/07/2022
Read Heather's reflections a year on from seeking support for her daughter from STAMMA.
Parenting
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Lessons from a pre-schooler

Tue, 08/02/2022
Amanda writes about her daughter’s journey with speech and language therapy, the emotions tied to being a parent of a child who stammers, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.
Parenting