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

• Was emotionally abused NEW!
• I know I will be ok in the end
• Abusive parents

Body Image

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

Bullying

• Believed my looks were everything NEW!
• Friend and cousin mean to me
• I know how it feels to be bullied

Drugs/alcohol

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

Family

• Dad diagnosed with epilepsy
• Alcoholic parents
• Pressure to be perfect

Feelings and emotions

• Always feeling down NEW!
• Always put down
• Dealing with grief

Friends and relationships

• Outcast by friends
• Friends were mean to me
• New best friend

Mental Health

• Panic attacks NEW!
• Mum had depression
• Life as a bipolar teen!

Pregnancy

• Discovered I was pregnant
• I was 15 I got pregnant
• I got pregnant

Recovering from self-harm

• Parents fighting, doing drugs NEW!
• Found it really hard to cope NEW!
• I have bipolar NEW!

Reflections on suicide

• Changed my perspective NEW!
• Things started going downhill
• Everyone turned on me

School

• Horrible time at school NEW!
• It gets better
• Everyone was mean to me

Sexuality

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

Tough times

• Moved to Australia
• Worked for me
• Dealing with stress!

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