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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Haq remembers the girl who sat next to him in school.

Here Maresa talks about the importance of sharing her experience of education.

Here Raymond describes changing attitudes towards people with learning difficulties.

Here Michelle talks about playing out with her brothers and sisters

Here Ron describes his sense of self-identity as a young person.

Here Richard talks about being in hospital as a young child.

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