Defence Stammering Network

Here’s to a new year of confidence, inclusion, and speaking up in your own time.
Thank you for being part of a community where every voice matters.

✨ See you in the New Year. ✨
👉 Learn more: stamma.org @stammauk #stammer #stutter #NewYearsEve #InclusionMatters #EveryVoiceMatters

As this year comes to a close, we celebrate every voice, every story, and every step forward.
Progress isn’t always loud — sometimes it’s brave, steady, and deeply powerful. 💙

From Festive Nights To Bright Futures — with gratitude to the community that makes it shine. #DefenceStammeringNetwork #STAMMADefence #DSN #STAMMA

Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Thank you to the a: gender gov team for organising and speaking today. 🏳️‍⚧️❤️#transdayofremembrance

No broken music lives within this pace,
Only a rhythm formed by honest grace;
The path of speech may twist, delay, or bend,
Still every spoken truth arrives to mend.

Stand proud within each moment you reclaim,
Your voice, unshaken in its rightful aim.

Each quiet breath becomes a chambered light,
Where strength assembles softly before flight;
Each lifted word, a summit reached anew,
A testament to power breaking through.
(..part2)

DSN. A poem. #stutter

A voice may tremble on its way to air,
A syllable may wander, pause, return;
Yet every halted sound holds courage there,
A heart that rises, choosing still to learn.
(..part1)

Make your mental health a priority

Mental health support Supporting a group member if you're concerned about their mental health.

We are happy to share two new resources that STAMMA has created in conjunction with Bob Adams, leader of the Doncaster Stammering Association - thank you!

Mental heath support: stamma.org/get-involved...
 
Running a support-focused group: stamma.org/get-involved...

INTERNATIONAL STAMMERING AWARENESS DAY “A Diverse Stuttering Community – Meeting Challenges with Strengths.”

My story: - “The Pause Between Words” - read more on Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/share/p/15oG...

Participation involves completing a questionnaire, taking about 20-30 minutes, at your convenience and location with internet access. Participants will have a chance to win a £10 voucher in a random prize draw.

👉 bhampsychology.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Purpose: We aim to understand the appropriateness of language use across different roles.

👉 bhampsychology.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

You are invited to participate in a study on language preferences conducted by Dr. Mahmoud Elsherif from the University of Leicester.
👉 bhampsychology.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

@mamsmandrill.bsky.social

The Armed Forces Sexual Harassment survey 2025 closes in 2 weeks, following an extension of the deadline.

Please follow the Defence Connect to complete the survey, to ensure we hear a wide range of voices and experiences.

* jive.defencegateway.mod.uk/login.jspa?r...

Assessing Childhood Stuttering Recovery: Incorporating Self-Identification and Caregiver/Clinician Reports Through Adolescence Purpose: Investigating stuttering recovery rates can be challenging, as recovery status can change based on self-report, later recovery, or relap...

🔐💰In @ashajournals.bsky.social Important to assess #stuttering past early childhood to 👁️ recovery rates. The concept of recovery is nuanced. Presence of overt stuttering doesn’t necessarily correlate w self-identification of stuttering (@ ages 9;1-19;8) pubs.asha.org/doi/abs/10.1... 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES

Life Impact of Cluttering: The Adult Perspective Introduction: Though the research on the quality of life of people who stutter is extensive, there is minimal research on cluttering's life impac...

In @ashajournals.bsky.social "How the listener perceives a person who clutters can have a significant impact on how CLUTTERERS feel about themselves."

"CLUTTERERS" jumped out at me in an enlightening article that mostly uses the abbreviation PWC (person who clutters). pubs.asha.org/doi/full/10....

Today, we honor the memory of the six million lives lost during the Holocaust and stand united against hatred and intolerance. Let us never forget this tragedy to ensure history does not repeat itself. #HMD #HolocaustRemembranceDay #NeverAgain #holocaust

“I proved that my speech didn't limit my abilities” - Sam, Royal Navy Physical Training Instructor @royalnavyofficial.bsky.social #stammer #stutter #stamma #stuttering #stammering #RoyalNavy

Hello to all our new Bluesky followers! It's nice here, isn't it?

If you're new here, or just want some cool accounts to follow, can we recommend the Humanists UK Starter Pack?

go.bsky.app/PTC4j2d

(P.S. Let us know if there are any glaring omissions - people are joining all the time!)

The title Employment Support Clinic in royal blue text on a white background. The title is animated with the words repeated multiple times to creatively express stammering. The event details read ‘Wednesday 08 January. Contact gd@stammeringireland.ie.'

A notepad with 2025 Goals handwritten on it with a yellow background and christmas ornaments around it. There is a royal blue background with white background text ‘Thinking about a job change or promotion in 2025? ISA can support you! ‘ The title at the bottom of the page ‘Education Support’ repeats to creatively represent stammering.

🏢 ISA Education and Employment Support
📅 Date: Wednesday 8th January
🕕 Time: Session times to suit your schedule
🌐 Location: Online
🆓 Free

Are you thinking about a change in 2025? A new job, promotion, or advocacy in your workplace?
ISA can support you on your journey!

Happ New Year from everyone at Defence Stammering Network / @stamma.bsky.social DEFENCE #stamma #stammer #stutter

stamma.org/get-help/sta...

What went right in 2024: the top 25 good news stories of the year There were ‘mind-blowing’ medical advances, species bounced back, renewables surged, cities became more liveable, plus more good news

Positive News in 2024. www.positive.news/society/what...

Seasons Greetings from Defence Stammering Network / @stamma.bsky.social STAMMA DEFENCE . Supporting persons who stammer in the Ministry of Defence since 2014. #stamma #stutter #stammer

S1E5: Breaking the Ice on School Days Breaking the Ice · Episode

On the first day on Christmas... 🎄

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Amid the chaos, their actions speak,
In steadfast resolve, no need to seek
The perfect phrase; their deeds suffice—
A silent roar, a sacrifice.

#personwhostammers #stutter #stamma @stamma.bsky.social

The rhythm breaks, yet courage holds,
A heart of steel, though speech unfolds
In fits and starts—no shame, no flaw,
For strength is deeper than what we saw.

No1. #poem. #StammeringInWar
In the din of war, where voices rise,
A soldier’s words falter, caught in ties.
Bullets fly, and commands are clear,
But their tongue stumbles, gripped by fear.

Breaking the Ice - Turning the Tables 3 Breaking the Ice · Episode

LATEST EPISODE | Turning the Tables 3

Listen right here to the latest episode, featuring Hamish, Tom and guest host James.

In this episode, James asks questions all about International Stammering Awareness Day #ISAD

open.spotify.com/episode/3fbs...

The core values of the original groups will be preserved. #QARANC

King Charles has approved the name The Royal Army Medical Service. This new group will make sure that the next generation of soldiers will have access to a modern healthcare team that can provide medical help during training and missions both at home and around the world. #RADC