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A random selection of stories from the site

Here David recalls how boys would meet girls at night.

Here Paul recalls developing friendships during his University years.

Here Christine describes a culture of humiliation in her lessons.

Here Alice talks about the subjects she felt she missed out on at school.

Here Micheline describes her struggle to join the world outside of school.

Here Alice describes how she feels the school buildings highlighted her difference.

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