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Erik Lamens is the co-founder and President of Belgian Stuttering Association since 2011. A filmmaker and a person who stutters, Erik shares his powerful journey from a childhood marked by bullying and isolation to becoming an award-winning filmmaker. His acclaimed film, ‘To Speak,’ has won 17 awards and aired in 15 countries, resonating with audiences worldwide. Watch the interview to hear Erik’s inspiring story and insights. To watch his movie ‘To Speak’, with subtitles in FR/ENG: https://vimeo.com/44418974

Erik Lamens: From Bullying to Filmmaker and President of the Belgian Stuttering Association

Erik Lamens is the co-founder and President of Belgian Stuttering Association since 2011. A filmmaker and a person who stutters, Erik shares his powerful journey from a childhood marked by bullying and isolation to becoming an award-winning filmmaker. His acclaimed film, ‘To Speak,’ has won 17 awards and aired in 15 countries, resonating with audiences […]

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Ali Rishab shares: “My speech impediment creates barriers to advancing in my career”

Today we share the story of Ali Rishab, who is sharing his journey with us below.

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My name is Ali Rishab from Sri Lanka. I am 48 years old, married and with three kids. Professionally, I am an accountant, currently living in Dubai. I stutter since my childhood.

Childhood and Student Life

During my childhood, I did […]

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Halife Tunç is a 23 year-old university student living in İstanbul but studying in Kayseri. During our interview, he shared his journey growing up with a stutter, how he deals with stuttering at university, acceptance and projects for the stuttering community. In addition to his studies, he works as a Turkish-English translator remotely for a company based in UK.

Halife talks about growing up with a stutter, stuttering at university, acceptance and resilience

Halife Tunç is a 23 year-old university student living in İstanbul but studying in Kayseri. During our interview, he shared his journey growing up with a stutter, how he deals with stuttering at university, acceptance and projects for the stuttering community. In addition to his studies, he works as a Turkish-English translator remotely for a […]

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Every month, we will choose a real story to be featured on our website. Here we share the stories of people who stutter. We discuss everything from the challenges they face, to the journey of acceptance and overcoming their fear of speaking. We encourage our community to be a voice in a world where it’s all too easy to hold back – so why not share your story too? Stories can be set to public or only visible to registered members of the Stuttering Society platform.

Inspire Others
Share Your Story

Every month, we will choose a real story to be featured on our website. Here we share the stories of people who stutter. We discuss everything from the challenges they face, to the journey of acceptance and overcoming their fear of speaking. We encourage our community to be a voice in a world where it’s all too easy to hold back – so why not share your story too? Stories can be set to public or only visible to registered members of the Stuttering Society platform.

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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Catherine Theys, Associate Professor in the School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand, where she directs the Te Puna Pūtaiao Ioio | Speech-Language Neuroscience Lab. She is an expert in stuttering and acquired neurogenic communication disorders and does behavioural and neuroscientific research in speech sciences. In this interview, we delve into Dr. Theys’ groundbreaking study that identifies specific brain areas linked to stuttering, such as the left putamen, claustrum, and amygdalostriatal transition area. Discover how these parts of the brain influence stuttering and the innovative method of lesion network mapping used to uncover these connections.

The future of stuttering therapy: Prof. Dr. Catherine Theys talks about her latest findings

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Catherine Theys, Associate Professor in the School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand, where she directs the Te Puna Pūtaiao Ioio | Speech-Language Neuroscience Lab. She is an expert in stuttering and acquired neurogenic communication disorders and does behavioural and […]

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“Recipes for Happiness” is a new, uplifting video series where Raiani Sibien, founder of the Stuttering Society, shares encouraging messages with the stuttering community. Each episode is designed to inspire confidence, provide practical advice, and foster a sense of belonging. Whether you’re looking for motivation, support, or simply a reminder that you’re not alone, “Recipes for Happiness” is here to nourish your soul and brighten your day. Subscribe to our channel and follow us on social media to stay updated on new episodes. Together, let’s create a world where every voice is heard and celebrated.

Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t because you stutter!

“Recipes for Happiness” is a new, uplifting video series where Raiani Sibien, founder of the Stuttering Society, shares encouraging messages with the stuttering community. Each episode is designed to inspire confidence, provide practical advice, and foster a sense of belonging. Whether you’re looking for motivation, support, or simply a reminder that you’re not alone, “Recipes […]

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Two years of Stuttering Society :)

Today marks exactly two years since I officially launched Stuttering Society. I remember the excitement just minutes before I announced that the website was live. Nobody knows the sleepless nights, the money invested, the challenges of finding good professionals, the work of creating content on my own, and all the effort I put into this […]

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