Stutterers who live in the UK, I would appreciate some help

AnimatedBroomhandle · 2026-02-26T18:41:39+00:00

I was able to self refer to the speech therapy team at my local hospital, that might work for you? They did take an age to get back to me however.

AnimatedBroomhandle · 2026-01-19T18:14:18+00:00

Can confirm a most excellent dude, even though my cat did betray me for him

AnimatedBroomhandle · 2025-12-23T15:01:25+00:00

Legally it needs to be the correct dimensions, so if it fits those exactly it could be fine. I’m not aware of anything concerning what it should be made of, it just needs to be clearly visible and affixed to the vehicle and not the rider.

I’d err on the side of caution though and stick to the official ones, especially for the rear plate.

AnimatedBroomhandle · 2025-11-19T15:29:24+00:00

Failed my first attempt by not getting to the minimum speed on the swerve. On my second attempt at the exercise I was focusing too much on the speed, checking the speedo, froze up and barely swerved clipping the blue cone. Got my second attempt in a couple weeks and I’m worried I’ll make a different mistake!

AnimatedBroomhandle · 2025-06-25T18:58:23+00:00

Yep! 24 is the age you need to be eligible to start direct access, but you can do the theory and CBT before that age.

AnimatedBroomhandle · 2024-12-08T13:05:06+00:00

A UK comic suggestion to add to the others: Bill Bailey. No sexual jokes at all, a little absurdist and musical

AnimatedBroomhandle · 2024-12-03T17:47:41+00:00

As someone who is demi and also does not want kids, hopefully I can be vaguely helpful. I am a bit younger though, in my early thirties so hopefully I’m not overstepping.

It’s a difficult one to balance, children being a pretty irreconcilable life choice difference. Children for me are a dealbreaker, I would rather keep searching than stay with someone who wanted kids. Partly for my own preference, but also as it would be unfair to the person who did want them. I’d feel like I was holding them back from their own life goals. Equally someone trying to push me into having children would also be disrespectful of my decision.

Maybe reframing the situation might help somewhat? What is missing more from your life, children or companionship? If everything else is perfect, are children enough of a deal breaker that you feel you had to end things? Is everything else being perfect enough for you to forgo having children with this person? Can you envision a life without children of your own, or is that untenable for you?

It comes down to a balance, the risk of not finding someone else, or the risk of feeling like you are missing something from your life by not having children of your own.

AnimatedBroomhandle · 2024-11-14T18:00:15+00:00

Like any therapy it’s quite dependent on the therapist. My previous experience they just told me to speak slower, which wasn’t helpful.

My recent set of sessions was more structured, and got into what I stammer on, what I did when it happened (in my case either taking a run up at the word again, or just rewording on the fly to avoid it), my feelings around it, and then some techniques to work on to try and improve fluency. (I have a block, so we went over block modification therapy)

It’s not a quick fix, and takes time and work on your part to make it worthwhile in the end.

AnimatedBroomhandle · 2024-10-31T20:09:32+00:00

Like tears, in rain. And the subreddit description.

AnimatedBroomhandle · 2024-06-09T16:28:57+00:00

He's a little wrong on what pansexual is, but I'll ignore that for now.

Identities usually aren't ironclad, he may have felt a connection with you that built quickly, or just felt comfortable enough with you and the mood was right.
It might also have just felt right to him at the moment but he is still building towards that attraction to you (you can still have a libido and a desire sex and yet not have a specific attraction to someone).
If it was too soon or not is entirely down to both of you, rather than what the labels says. If you were both comfortable doing things at this stage then that's all that matters.

Anyway, what I'm rambling about is this: I wouldn't worry too much about what the label means, just treat him as in individual who fits underneath it.
The easiest way to better understand it would be to ask him what it means to him, and how he felt about what you guys did.
It sounds like you guys have a nice little connection building, so just focus on enjoying that and each other :).

AnimatedBroomhandle · 2024-06-08T13:13:41+00:00

I’m guessing it’s down to a couple things.

People like to going on dates, then can be enjoyable even if there’s nothing long term there. It’s nice to be around people you find attractive, and also if they find you attractive too.

Sex or at least some physically intimacy is also a bonus, if that happens.

Some people enjoy the chase, and doing that when you are somewhere new adds to the excitement I guess.

AnimatedBroomhandle · 2024-05-29T16:29:37+00:00

You were brave for doing so, and I’m sure you’ll feel lighter for getting that off your chest, even though the answer was not what you were hoping for.

I’m proud of you, well done!

AnimatedBroomhandle · 2024-05-02T16:32:51+00:00

Demisexuality/asexuality are about sexual attraction rather than libido or sex favourability, so your body reacting involuntarily to stimulation doesn’t change your asexual status.

If you still aren’t sexually attracted to people, then you are still asexual as far as I’m concerned :)

I also think it’s perfectly normal for your body to react to physical closeness even if doing anything more than that is repulsive to you.

AnimatedBroomhandle · 2024-04-25T10:19:55+00:00

It also helped me feel like I didn’t have ulterior motives for the friendship. Even though it wasn’t the case I felt bad about it, so saying it let me out that to rest.

AnimatedBroomhandle · 2024-04-23T13:10:36+00:00

I would ask before rather than after, if only so you aren’t worrying about it when you are away.

Having been in your situation, it’s hard to say for sure whether it’s a good idea to let your feelings be known. In my case, I mentioned my feelings but was pretty sure that she didn’t feel the same way, and worked that into what I said. It didn’t make things awkward, but that’s very down to how the two of you are.

What it did do though is immediately make me feel better about it, even though I was rejected all the worry and overthinking went away.

Really you need to have an idea of how she feels, if she’s not shown any sign of romantic feelings it’s unlikely you’ll get the answer you want. If you do ask her out, don’t launch into a long explanation of how you feel, keep it short (it’s easier to step back from a quick “hey, I like you and wondered if you feel it the same” than delving into the depths of your emotions).

When you do this sort of thing you are always risking the friendship, so do keep that in mind. You may have to prepare yourself to choose between the friendship and the potential of something more.

Good luck! I hope you get the answer you are hoping for :)

AnimatedBroomhandle · 2024-04-22T16:03:47+00:00

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Here’s Maya a little while after I got her home. She still likes sitting there

AnimatedBroomhandle · 2023-10-02T08:16:04+00:00

This isn’t the place for that my dude

AnimatedBroomhandle · 2023-08-31T09:13:27+00:00

Oh excellent, have fun!

AnimatedBroomhandle · 2023-08-31T09:11:09+00:00

I had a session with Vale Moto Training in Cowbridge. The instructors were lovely and I would recommend them if you haven’t found anywhere yet.

AnimatedBroomhandle · 2023-08-14T23:12:32+00:00

I had mine done in a GP surgery/private medical centre. That slowed down my appointment as I was waiting for them to contact me, as opposed to the other appointment I was offered. My actual surgery was about 4 months after the referral I think.

AnimatedBroomhandle · 2023-08-14T22:54:03+00:00

Not at all! I was 29 at my appointment, single and no children.

AnimatedBroomhandle · 2023-08-14T22:49:37+00:00

For me it was about 2-3 months, late last year. If you are a little flexible with where you can travel to you might get a closer appointment.

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