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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Samantha describes people having low expectations of her.

Here Zara talks about what got in the way of making friends at school.

Here David describes defying the medical professions expectations of him.

Here Micheline describes how her own experience influenced her decisions as a parent.

Here Ron talks about sex education at school.

Here Donna talks about her supportive mum.

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