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.
- Used to be teased
- Bullied bad
- Bullied - didn't know what to do
- Threatened at school
- Bullied and no one listened
- Getting bullied
- Little things can go a long way
- I thought no one cared
- Being bullied at school
- Bullied and teased
- Bullied at school
- Involved with drugs NEW!
- Got addicted very fast
- Was on heavy drugs
- Went off the rails
- Trust - it's worth it
- Partying took it's toll
- I got addicted to drugs
- Mate was doing drugs
- Mum was sick
- Needed someone to talk to
- Help with my family
- Visitor troubles
- Brother troubles
- Upset and confused
- Family and work
- Body and family issues
- Felt like no one cared
- Problem with my brother
- Sent to live with grandma
- Helped so much
- Didn't trust anyone
- Anxiety attacks
- Low on myself
- Depressed and tired
- Overcoming sadness
- Life was getting too much
- Feeling bad about myself
- Wasn't happy with my life
- Boyfriend pressuring me NEW!
- Mum was an alcoholic
- Worried about friend
- Helped clear my head
- Troubles at school
- I was so confused...
- Asked girlfriend to marry me
- Mum had depression/bipolar NEW!
- Suffered in silence
- Was feeling so depressed
- Things weren't right
- Severe anxiety
- Diagnosed with OCD
- Eating me away inside
- Depression and the truth
- Overcoming depression
- Distressed and freaked out
- Felt alone and depressed
- Planning for the future
- Finally spoke up
- A number of situations
- I needed to vent
- Everything got way too much
- Hated everything
- I hated life
- Self harm and depression
- It's all about hanging on
- I stopped self harming
- I lived in over 45 foster homes
- Angry and anxious NEW!
- I felt alone
- School and money worries
- Everyone laughed at me
- Moved schools and lonely
- High school struggles