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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Alice describes the lasting impact of her education.

Here Phillip describes growing up in a single-sex environment.

Here Maresa talks about how her Personal Assistants could get in the way of friendships.

Here Micheline talks about her father supporting her.

Here Sebastian describes being left out of PE at school.

Here Ian talks about public perceptions of people with learning difficulties.

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