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Dear diary, you're not alone

Real stories from our community, shared safely and read with care. Because hearing “me too” can change everything.
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Year 11 · London

Learning the word “endometriosis”

I used to think everyone felt like this every month. Learning the word "endometriosis" gave me the courage to go back to my GP. I wrote everything down this time, and for the first…

~ Anonymous Sample entry
Sixth form student

I stopped dreading day one

Knowing the trolley was there meant I stopped dreading school on day one. It's such a small thing but it helped so much. ♡

~ J. Sample entry
A mum's story

“Just a bad period”

My daughter was told it was "just a bad period" for three years. This community helped us know what to ask for.

~ Sarah Sample entry
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