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Your articles on life with a stammer

Stories, articles, opinions, poems, art and more from people who stammer. Read about their stammering experiences.

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Job talk

Fri, 09/08/2019

A trainee therapist with experience of acting, singing, sales insists that effective communication in one's job need not depend on fluency.

Employment

A man in a kitchen in front of a sign saying "CWU - the communications union" and "Scotland No.2 branch"

It will never hold me back

Thu, 08/08/2019

Senior Trade Union Official Gary talks about how putting himself forward for speaking opportunities at work.

Employment

My Story

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Self-advocacy for people who stammer

Wed, 07/08/2019

St. John reflects on a therapy course aiming to help people speak up for themselves.

Opinion

Poem: 'Lighting candles'

Mon, 05/08/2019

By Natasha Foster.

Arts

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Stammering gives me an edge

Wed, 31/07/2019

In Nabiha's high-powered job in telecommunications, talking is a major part of the role. But she doesn’t let her stammer stop her. In fact, she argues, it's an asset.

Employment

My Story

Let me finish

Mon, 29/07/2019

Paul talks about the inspiration behind his new book, an insight into living with a stammer.

My Story

Stammering has given me a quirk

Fri, 26/07/2019

A-Level student, fashion intern and YouTuber Tamsin Laura talks about the ups and downs of stammering, not being so hard on yourself and sharing experiences through videos.

My Story