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Realising school was traumatic helped me start healing

Written by: Charlie Harney

After struggling to attend school, Charlie felt stuck in cycles of panic and shame. One moment in counselling helped them understand their experien...

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How a health scare taught me to advocate for myself

Written by: Anonymous

After a sudden health scare, Sophia spent time in hospital and underwent treatment. This is how the experience changed her summer and her outlook.

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Finding my path with an apprenticeship in STEM

Failing the Leaving Cert wasn’t the end. PLCs and a STEM apprenticeship helped them build a real career through alternative education.

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What losing rugby and finding my ADHD diagnosis taught me

Written by: Rory Finlay

Rory shares his journey of injury recovery, ADHD diagnosis, and grief, highlighting resilience, support, and the lessons he learned along the way.

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I didn’t think burnout could happen to someone like me

Written by: Ganika Shree

I used to think burnout was something that only happened to older people with high-stress jobs. People with big titles, long hours, and too many re...

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When heartbreak means putting your safety first

Written by: Charlie

Charlie shares the story of a friendship that turned painful, reflecting on love, loss, and the difficulty of leaving an unsafe dynamic.

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Growing up in rural Ireland my Irish identity was always questioned

Written by: Sophia Black

Sophia shares her experience growing up with mixed heritage in rural Ireland, exploring identity, belonging, and the pressure to explain herself.

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Heartbreak and healing: How I moved on from my first love

Written by: Alleigh Kearns-Nugent

Alleigh shares her journey through young love, heartbreak, and healing. Read how she overcame a painful breakup and learned important life lessons.

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Navigating grief: My personal journey of love and loss

Written by: Izzie Solan

Izzie shares her deeply personal journey through grief after losing her beloved grandfather.

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