This is a self-help guide for adults who stammer, covering the roots of the problem and the emotional and practical difficulties a stammer can cause. Many people find the hardest thing is taking the first steps towards getting help, and this book is designed to help understand these difficulties and make effective change. There are tips for situations that many people find hard to cope with, like answering the telephone. There is advice on how to cope at work and in job interviews, how to handle social situations and making friends, and on building confidence to handle any difficulties.