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

• Scared to tell anyone NEW!
• I've come so far NEW!
• Thank you Kids Helpline NEW!

Body Image

• I thought I was fat and ugly
• Felt like everyone hated me
• Thought I was fat and ugly

Bullying

• Someone cared NEW!
• Helping me through things NEW!
• I gave it a go NEW!

Drugs/alcohol

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

Family

• Get web counselling NEW!
• My sister had no friends NEW!
• My mum passed away

Feelings and emotions

• Made me feel better NEW!
• Life became so hard NEW!
• Holding a lot of hurt and pain

Friends and relationships

• Always been the odd one out NEW!
• I felt heard NEW!
• Frenemies with a girl in my grade NEW!

Mental Health

• Buried underneath the world
• Kept things locked away
• Was diagnosed with OCD

Pregnancy

• Pregnant at age 15
• Learned that waiting is best
• Worried friend was pregnant

Recovering from self-harm

• Crashing down onto me
• I didn't show any emotion
• Courage to seek help

Reflections on suicide

• My problems
• Helped me get through
• I was so devastated

School

• Nervous about starting high school NEW!
• Gave me a lot of guidance
• Felt like I didn't fit in

Sexuality

• Feelings towards girls NEW!
• I was gay all along
• Crushing really bad on this girl

Tough times

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

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