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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Mark talks about the lack of pastoral support at his school.

Here Joanne talks about feeling excluded from school trips.

Here Joanne describes how her Science teacher was a role model for her.

Here Joanne describes being helped by schoolmates to get around.

Here Elliot recalls painful memories of being bullied at his private school.

Here Christine talks about her experiences in hospital and the impact on her family relationships.

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