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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Jane describes her motivations for going to University.

Here Ron talks about two ways in which his school life could have been better.

Here Mavis describes her journey to school.

Here Ann remembers being teased at school.

Here Ron describes traumatic visiting times in hospital as a young child.

Here Maresa talks about attending mainstream primary school, one day a week.

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