Stories

In this area you can read true stories from young people - about their experiences, as well as how Kids Helpline has helped them. You can also submit your own story.

Keep watching this area, as we will keep adding new stories.

Abuse

• Thought he was the man of my dreams NEW!
• Mum's boyfriend was abusive
• Friend being abused

Body Image

• I had scoliosis
• Body image problems
• Best friend was getting really thin

Bullying

• Started to go down hill NEW!
• Rude and explicit emails NEW!
• Girl made up mean things

Drugs/alcohol

• Addicted to drinking
• Made some bad decisions
• Involved with drugs

Family

• My mum passed away NEW!
• Had really big problem NEW!
• Desperate to talk to someone

Feelings and emotions

• Holding a lot of hurt and pain
• Always feeling down
• Always put down

Friends and relationships

• Lost a really good friend
• Saved friendship
• Outcast by friends

Mental Health

• Kept things locked away NEW!
• Was diagnosed with OCD NEW!
• Be brave!

Pregnancy

• Worried friend was pregnant
• Discovered I was pregnant
• I was 15 I got pregnant

Recovering from self-harm

• Fighting got worse and worse NEW!
• I was not worthless
• World tumbling down

Reflections on suicide

• Went through some rough patches
• Life had its ups and downs
• Raped by boyfriend

School

• Best friend's boyfriend hated me
• Started as a little lie
• Horrible time at school

Sexuality

• I'm actually a boy
• I'm proud to be bisexual
• Told people I'm gay

Tough times

• Kids Helpline helped me
• Thanks Kids Helpline
• Friends and insecurities

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