These are stories & experiences written by Young People in Bedfordshire. Perhaps you would like to write something to appear on this page - if so, contact Sharon on 01234 276768 or
e-mail sharon@raw4us.co.uk

Going into care
It was a few evenings after New Year's Day it was 5pm and there were torches and a lot of people outside. Suddenly there was a bang at the door it was the police they had a boulder like thing they went through the door and took me away from my mum. .......more
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A Christmas story
As a child I can always remember the excitement associated with Christmas. the big lead up, the anticipation of what santa might bring, all the beautiful decorations but mostly having my mum and dad to share it with. one Christmas I shall never forget is my first Christmas with out my parents, my first Christmas in care! ......more

Being in care
I came into care when I was 9. I was at school and the teacher asked me to wait in reception at the end of the day. Sometimes mum didn't turn up to fetch me or sometimes she turned up drunk, so I didn't really think anything of it. Just another unpredictable day. If you don't know what's going to happen from one day to the next you get pretty good at coping with whatever's thrown at you – at least I thought I was. ......more

KEE KE LEE LEE

The blue-headed Kestrel sings
A beautiful musical song
Kee-Kee-Kee-Kee-Lee
Hovering over the moors,
Tracking like a radar, questing for prey
Then he spies a hare,
he swoops down like a lightning strike.

The throbbing heart pounding faster and faster,
gyrating, he circles closer.
Suddenly, the Kestrel pounces
in a terrifying thrust.
He is a fusion of good and evil.

By Shane Cox

Bullying

I opened the door, it slammed behind me.
Suddenly I heard a loud menacing voice.
I came face to face with the bully.
My mouth goes dry, my blood goes cold and I can't speak or move.

.......read the complete poem

Kate’s Story
My name is Kate and I am 20 years old. When I was ten, I was taken away from my mum and placed in the care system. The reason why, is not an issue now. And never will become one. Why? Because life is what you make it! .......more

On The Road
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Being A Young Trainer – an interview ....more

Ricardo’s Day

At 8 o’clock I’m reading, as slowly as a tortoise
But I’m getting there in the end.
I’ve almost finished but …
Oh, no, it’s time to go!

.......read the complete poem