Your Voice

Writing from India, where the lockdown measures are stricter, Madhavi worries what effect isolation might have on her speech. But it’s also providing an opportunity to explore her stammer and discover a new world of support online.

Ian writes about how studying for a PhD in psychology helped him on his journey of self-acceptance. 

Claire writes about coping with having to make more calls now she's working from home and how it's affecting her mental health.

Despite finding it difficult, Helena was encouraged by her speech therapist to write this article to open up and share her feelings about growing up with a stammer. Read how she has gradually learnt to accept it.

William tells us how social distancing is affecting his speech and how he's adapting to working from home.

Esteban writes about how pursuing his dream career in firefighting.

Being unable to use his usual coping strategies, Mark Limbert talks about the effect social distancing is having on his stammer, and the challenges he now faces.

Jaclyn argues that we need to change the language we use with our children who stammer.

Tobrise talks about accepting his stammer, and how his passion for football and filmmaking influenced his career.

Qais Hussain sent in this powerful short story about a young girl struggling at school and how she constantly feels besieged by her teachers.

LeeAnn tells us how she got on with a Delayed Auditory Feedback app for her stammer.