Valerie Campbell
"I laughed…and I felt really superior."
The story...
It was just after Easter in the early '70's and Valerie made her way to school as normal. Later that day an encounter with another pupil led her to a situation she would rather forget…
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Name: Arthur O.Quinn
Date: 31/10/2008
Comment: Valerie:You had marvellous courage to relate this incident from your childhood days.So sad the red shoes give way to red flames on Duncairn Avenue.Too many people suffered in the N.Ireland conflict.
Good luck and success;Arthur Quinn,Omagh,Tyrone.
Name: Lucas Teller, age 11
Date: 29/07/2008
Comment: A very interesting story about the past I loved it!!!
Especially the family photos!!
Name: Michael Brown
Date: 09/07/2008
Comment: Hello Valerie
I was one of the poor kids attending a school where most pupils were of more of better financial means than I was. My clothes were either hand-me-downs or "reduced" in price. I was the target of much bullying, and so bullied others when the chance arose. We all need to be taught better as all persons are equal.
Name:Claire Smyth
Date: 05/07/2008
Comment: I'm glad tha you have been able to tell this story as everyone has done something they regret or are ashamed of at some point. I hope that the once little girl with the red shoes hears this and knows that you are sorry. I am also glad that you are not like that now!
Name: Nigel Porter
Date: 04/07/2008
Comment: To Valerie heard your story today enjoyed it very much most of us have stories about awful things we did at school however you were able to put it right well done nigel,recognised your voice straight away.
Name:Gemma Smyth
Date: 03/07/2008
Comment: I love this story. You told it to me before and it could have made me cry. I love it because it makes you really feel for the girl that you were horrible to.
I'm glad you regret it and I'm also glad you are not like that anymore! ;)
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