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Here Angela describes the impact of the loss of her family relationships.

Here Maresa talks about the differences she found between special school and mainstream primary.

Here Deborah describes keeping her past and herself secret after school.

Here David describes taking part in the School Sports Day.

Here Alice describes how she identified herself as a young person.

Here Sue describes the legacy of her residential schooling on her life afterwards.

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