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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Ronald describes the shame he felt every Sunday when he walked to church with school.

Here Raymond describes changing attitudes towards people with learning difficulties.

Here Clenton talks about the punishment he received for hitting another pupil.

Here Joanne talks about being involved as interviewer and interviewee

Here Haq talks about receiving food from home.

Here Clenton remembers the effect that being asked to read out loud would have on him.

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