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A random selection of stories from the site

Here David describes taking part in a school trip to the Lake District.

Here Ron describes traumatic visiting times in hospital as a young child.

Here Jane recalls friends dying when she was a child.

Here Michelle recalls racist attitudes among the staff of her school.

Here Clenton talks about his early life in Birmingham.

Here Miro talks about the influence his parents had on his school’s expectations.

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