Online grooming: Charlotte's story
Charlotte talks about sharing images of herself with a stranger.
Charlotte talks about sharing images of herself with a stranger.
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Domestic Abuse: Jahméne Douglas' story
When Jahmene was growing up, his father was physically and emotionally abusive towards him and his mother.
Forced marriage: Dina's story
Dina was 16 when her family tried to force her into marrying an older man.
Dina was 16 when her family tried to force her into marrying an older man.
Sexting: Megan's story
After Megan sent a nude picture, she begun self-harming until she found help.
After Megan sent a nude picture, she begun self-harming until she found help.
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Bullying: Lola's story
Lola's anxiety got worse after bullying but she found Childline could help.
Lola's anxiety got worse after bullying but she found Childline could help.
Neglect: Steve's story
Steve was neglected by his mum before going into care.
Steve was neglected by his mum before going into care.
Depression: Grace's story
Grace battled with depression throughout school and shares how she got help.
Grace battled with depression throughout school and shares how she got help.
Running away: Leila's story
Leila’s arguments at home got too much before she got help.
Leila’s arguments at home got too much before she got help.
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Self-harm: Helena's story
Helena started to self-harm after being bullied at school and abused by a teacher.
Helena started to self-harm after being bullied at school and abused by a teacher.
Sexual abuse: Katie's story
Katie shares her story of sexual abuse from her step-father and boyfriend.
Katie shares her story of sexual abuse from her step-father and boyfriend.
Bulimia: Sophie's story
When Sophie's life changed, she became bulimic and needed help.
When Sophie's life changed, she became bulimic and needed help.
Gangs: Carly's story
Carly joined a gang after being bullied at school but things soon became difficult.
Carly joined a gang after being bullied at school but things soon became difficult.
Parents in prison: Annie's story
Annie found it difficult when her parents spent time in prison until she asked for help.
Annie found it difficult when her parents spent time in prison until she asked for help.
Anorexia: Bethan's story
Bethan became anorexic and she realised she needed help.
Bethan became anorexic and she realised she needed help.
FGM: Hadas' story
Hadas experienced female genital mutilation (FGM) and wants this practice to stop.
Hadas experienced female genital mutilation (FGM) and wants this practice to stop.
Eating problems during Ramadan: Amina's story
Amina struggled with eating problems during the month of Ramadan when Muslims fast.
Amina struggled with eating problems during the month of Ramadan when Muslims fast.
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