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Everyone who stammers has a story. We each have our own journey, our own struggles and our own way of finding our voice. You Will Hear Me Speak is mine.

Some years ago, I was active in volunteer work on behalf of people who stutter. I was especially active during fifteen years, between 1988 and 2003. On rare but consequential occasions, this meant spending up to sixteen hours a day on volunteer work.

I began stuttering at the age of three. I remember reading a preschool report card where my teachers had noted my stutter.

Photo: Tony Intas, Rosalee Shenker and Lisa Wilder

Just as each person's stutter may be different, PWS vary in how they relate to their stutter: how much they value fluency, how they want to be perceived by others, and the kind of treatment will most help them achieve their goals.

My name is Ridwana, and I am joining the Board of Directors as the Social Media Coordinator.

Photo: Jerry and Eli at Jerry's horse farm

My name is Irvin. I am a 79 year old farmer from Central Saskatchewan. I want to tell the story of my stuttering journey. I don't remember when it started but I remember stuttering since public school. I stuttered and had blocks, but I will mostly refer to them both only as stutters.

The 2025 CSA Conference in Kingston, Ontario was my second. This annual event is certainly a time for people who stutter, their families and friends to get together, reconnect and celebrate. It was also an opportunity to meet new people who attended the conference for the first time.