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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Miro talks about being helped by his classmates.

Here Mark talks about the expectations of him and his peers

Here Tara talks about the decision to send her away to school aged just sixteen months.

Here Jane describes how her attitude has helped her to survive.

Nadia describes talks about restricted subject choices.

Here Ronald describes a trip to London during the war.

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