Here Jane describes how her attitude has helped her to survive.
Here Jamie describes making a decision not to be seen as a ‘little angel’.
Here Clenton describes resisting the school culture’s impact upon him.
Here Philip describes getting out of playing cricket.
Here Elliot describes resisting punishment when he didn’t know what he was supposed to have done.
Here David describes the challenge of getting away with things.
Here Alice recalls the benefits of being ‘homesick’.
Here Lynda describes not going to school because she knew she wouldn’t get help.
Here Ann talks about how she coped with prejudice as a young disabled child.
Here Anthea recalls getting her English Literature teacher changed.
Here Micheline gives an example of her individualism.
Here Zara describes refusing to go to ‘statementing’ meetings.
Here David describes defying the medical professions expectations of him.
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