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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Lynda describes her friendship with her best friend Sandra.

Here David describes beginning to feel different at school

Here Etty talks about her daily journey to school from her family home in Bow.

Here Zara talks about vital support from an officer in her local authority.

Here Lynda talks about not being able to join in with PE because of being sent to Physio instead.

Here Michelle recalls racist attitudes among the staff of her school.

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