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Stories in the theme: Childhood

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Lockdown anxiety.

A story by A worried mum, Across the UK

September 7, 2022 (Updated: September 13, 2022)Categorised with the following topics:
  • Childhood
  • Friends and Family
  • Lockdown
Read A worried mum's story
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My journey to positive appreciation of my body.

A story by Eleanor, Southampton

September 21, 2021Categorised with the following topics:
  • Childhood
  • Music
  • Physical Wellbeing
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My miracle recovery from 30 years of depression and anxiety.

A story by Jo, Across the UK

March 3, 2020Categorised with the following topics:
  • Childhood
  • Identity
  • Life Transitions
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Turning my anxiety into a strength.

A story by Tom , Across the UK

December 9, 2019Categorised with the following topics:
  • Childhood
  • Mental Wellbeing
  • Spirituality and Faith
Read Tom 's story
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Childhood depression, addictions, recovery.

A story by Debs P, Winchester

November 26, 2019Categorised with the following topics:
  • Childhood
  • Life Transitions
  • Mental Wellbeing
Read Debs P's story
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Self-worth and shame.

A story by Leanne, Southampton

November 5, 2019Categorised with the following topics:
  • Childhood
  • Friends and Family
  • Mental Wellbeing
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No regrets when my father died.

A story by Paul, Southampton

October 8, 2019Categorised with the following topics:
  • Childhood
  • Grief
  • Identity
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How a wheelchair bound mother stood up for her family.

A story by Natasha, Southampton

October 8, 2019Categorised with the following topics:
  • Childhood
  • Mental Wellbeing
  • Physical Wellbeing
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Overcoming disability, ill-health and depression.

A story by Frances, Southampton

August 31, 2019Categorised with the following topics:
  • Childhood
  • Mental Wellbeing
  • Physical Wellbeing
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Beginning to recover from depression.

A story by Debs C, Southampton

August 5, 2019Categorised with the following topics:
  • Childhood
  • Friends and Family
  • Mental Wellbeing
Read Debs C's story

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