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Real-life experiences about finding connection, confidence and belonging

These are personal stories about turning up, meeting others, and finding connection through shared experience. They’re about real moments of belonging, often found in unexpected places.

Each story reflects a lived journey, from curiosity and hesitation to confidence and community. They’re not about perfect outcomes, but about what it feels like to step into something new and discover you’re not alone.

Sea Swimming: How I Found My Way In
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Sea Swimming: How I Found My Way In

A personal story about how sea swimming became a way into community, ritual, and shared moments by the sea.

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