What helps

Laura tells us about the lengths she used to go to in order to appear fluent, and what helped her to face her fears.

Researcher Kieran tells us how figuring out ways to work with his stammer rather than against it has transformed his perspective.

Jon tells us how hiding his stammer left him living in fear, and the course that helped him.

Personal Trainer Joe tells us how exercise helps with his confidence, his stammer and his ability to empathise with clients.

Read Heather's reflections a year on from seeking support for her daughter from STAMMA.

Judith talks about her career and explains how useful feedback helped her to deliver a funeral speech.

Heather tells us how sharing experiences with other parents has helped her to support her daughter. 

Jessica writes about worrying for her 4-year-old son who stammers and how she copes with it.

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

John explains how an online programme transformed his attitude to stammering, in this article from 2014.

As a Clinical Research Nurse, John's job involves a lot of talking. Here he shares the things that have helped.