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Your Voice

Your articles on life with a stammer

Articles from STAMMA supporters from across the stammering community. Read peoples' experiences, opinions and things that have helped. Check out our Creative Corner too, for poems, art, music and more.

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Consulting on Netflix show 'Maya and The Three'

Tue, 05/04/2022
John writes tells us about being involved in a Netflix animated series featuring a character who stammers.
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My Story
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Poem: Equality for people who stammer

Mon, 28/03/2022
Daniel's poem for the general public, calling for people who stammer to be treated the same as everyone else.
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Arts
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I'm so glad I ignored the doubts of my 17-year-old self

Thu, 24/03/2022
Fabienne describes how self-doubt and worry over stammering almost stopped her from pursuing her dream job.
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My Story
Employment
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Getting rid of "Did I stutter?"

Tue, 22/03/2022
James gives an impassioned argument against the popular phrase.
Your Voice
Opinion
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My International Women's Day acronym

Tue, 08/03/2022
Read Phyllis' acronym celebrating all the women who stammer who have inspired, supported her and encouraged her.
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My Story
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In celebration of women who stammer

Tue, 08/03/2022
To mark International Women's Day, Sophie writes about the pressures she feels as a woman who stammers.
Your Voice
Opinion
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My 'Stammer Situations' art project

Wed, 02/03/2022
Illustration student Alex tells us about raising stammering awareness with his art project. 
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Arts
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Taz's stammering poetry

Thu, 24/02/2022
Taz DeVille shares two of poems about what it can feel like to stammer.
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Arts
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A humble ssstart to my life

Tue, 22/02/2022
Puneet talks us about growing up with a stammer and what inspired him to start an initiative to help others.
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My Story
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I have stopped trying to be perfect

Thu, 17/02/2022
Tim tells us how being 'out and proud' about stammering might be unattainable for him.
Your Voice
Opinion
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Should I mention my stammer when dating?

Mon, 14/02/2022
Should you mention your stammer when dating? People who stammer give their views and tips.
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Dating & Relationships
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Lessons from a pre-schooler

Tue, 08/02/2022
Amanda writes about her daughter's journey with therapy and the lessons she's learnt.
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Parenting