True life stories
Some of you have been in touch with us at The Who Cares? Trust to tell us about your experiences in care - from remarkable achievements to the fight for good care and decent housing.
Read a story and leave your own comments. Got a true story you want to share? Email us at mystory@thewhocarestrust.org.uk
We can't promise to use every one that is sent in, but if we feel that your story will help other young people, we'll try to include it here. Please tell us in your email whether you are happy for us to use your real first name or not. We will email you if we are going to use your story.
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Liam's story
Liam wrote to us because he wanted to share the message that kids don't go into care because they have done something bad. Being in care gave Liam a chance to put some really difficult experiences behind him and move on.
Charlotte's story
Charlotte talks about her life in and out of care.
Sophie's story
Sophie, like many young people in care, was separated from her brother. Here she describes how she has turned her life around after getting into trouble.
Milly's story
Milly describes the dirty flat she received from her local authority when she first left care.
Landon's story
When Landon's mum disappeared and his dad had mental health problems, respite care for Landon helped his dad cope.
Mike's story
Mike's had 16 placements in ten years. But now, he's got lucky: he's staying in the Lake District and doing well at school.
Sujitha's story
Care can be a positive experience. Sujitha's life has been turned around since she went into care two years ago.
Aaron's story
Aaron's just left care and is working as a web developer. We asked him about work, siblings and what advice he'd give to someone going through the care system now.
Fabrice's story
After being abused by his uncle, Fabrice was desperate to stay in a happy care placement, but his social worker wanted to send him home. Luckily, Fabrice had an independent advocate to argue his corner.
Karen's story
Karen (pictured above) was shy and withdrawn when she went into care. She tells us how her independent visitor, Phil, made all the difference.
Tim and Rob's story
The two brothers explain how they got to university - and how to get funded.
Read our blog - John is a care leaver blogging about his experiences of life in care. But he doesn’t just want it to be about him, he wants your experiences on there too. Go find him.
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