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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Ray describes her sheltered childhood.

Here Joanne talks about being involved as interviewer and interviewee

Here Samantha describes people having low expectations of her.

Here David describes the school dining room and the ‘no talking’ rule.

Here Angela recalls aspects of dormitory life at school.

Here Mark describes having to ‘self knowledge’ himself.

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