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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Deborah talks about her sense of failure as a child.

Here Mavis describes her school being sent oranges for Christmas.

Here Clenton describes life with his family.

Here Lynda remembers her time spent in hospital

Here Helen describes visiting potential universities to continue her studies.

Here Haq describes the public school culture at his school.

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