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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Ajay describes support and encouragement from his family making a difference.

Here Joanne talks about feeling excluded from school trips.

Here Roger describes the impact of the absence of his mother as a child.

Here Lynda remembers her time spent in hospital

Here Paul talks about his experience of playing cricket with non-deaf students.

Here Anthea describes the impact her teacher had on her confidence.

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