A Summary of the April Virtual Teen Group “Best friends were made in April’s teen session! Teens from all over the country – East Coast to West Coast – came to talk about speaking up for themselves, standing up for ourselves, and educating others about...
A Summary of the January Virtual Teen Group “We had a great January teen group! We connected by sharing where we lived, our hobbies, and our favorite movies or TV shows. Hobbies ranged from music to video games to sports and playing instruments. Many people had...
Wish my parents knew: AWS: I wish my parents did not explain my stuttering to others as something’s wrong with him. That I am not a little boy anymore. I need you to let me grow up and be a leader in the world. Don’t judge me I am no different from the other kids I’m...
Trying new things (stuttering related) is better with others When I don’t get stuck that much it makes me feel glad Never let stuttering hold you back. You can accomplish anything in your life if you put your mind to it When I get stuck, other people think there is...
Sibling Advice from the 2009 Convention: Don’t overdo stuff — Chloe, 12 years old Stop worrying — Maddie, 6 years old Don’t get frustrated when you stutter — Nick, 10 years old The only voice that matters is you. — Elizabeth, 8 years old If someone is...
Young people who stutter show us acts of courage on a daily basis. They often make choices that may increase their risk of being uncomfortable, feeling different and possibly ending up at the receiving end of ridicule. Friends would like to honor these acts of...
