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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Jack describes a classmate being given the cane.

Here Raymond describes people teasing others from other countries.

Here Miro talks about being helped by his classmates.

Here Christine recalls her early life spent in children’s homes.

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

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

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