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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Jane talks about boredom leading to being ‘naughty’.

Here David recalls a military culture within his school.

Here Michelle talks about playing out with her brothers and sisters

Here Belinda remembers starting school.

Here Lynda describes not going to school because she knew she wouldn’t get help.

Here Ian talks about how painful it was to be away from home.

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