Student stories

These stories are a selection of writing by the students at Eden Campus. They are dedicated to all the young mothers who, through their resilience, hard work and determination, write themselves and their children a new and different future.

Student

Aug 6, 20193 min read

Manaia

Stretched out on the long rugged brown sofa I watch my unborn daughter move in my swollen belly, twisting and turning

Student

Aug 6, 20193 min read

Morning Routine

The knocking of footsteps and clinking noises come from outside the bedroom door. My eyes are still shut as I lie in bed hoping

Student

Aug 6, 20192 min read

The Blue House

I remember the day we chose the blue house. It was falling to pieces. The porch was held by rotting pieces of wood,

Student

Aug 6, 20192 min read

The Love of my Life

My eyes drift open as I hear the cries from his crib. I lie there in my warm bed, dreading waking up and getting cold for the fourth time

Student

Aug 6, 20193 min read

Smother of the Teenage Mother

I was pretty appalled the other day when I tried to catch the bus home from school with my 18 month old son. Upon presenting my student ID

Student

Jun 24, 20193 min read

White Sunday

When you wake up you step outside into the garden and feel the wind and sun in your face. It’s a brand new day and peaceful morning.

Student

Jun 24, 20192 min read

A Sunset off the Coast

I stare through the window down to the old pohutakawa, occasionally flicking my eyes across to the jumbled numbers on the clock.

Student

Jun 9, 20194 min read

On My Block

I look up at the power lines, watching a pair of my brother’s old all black Air Maxs dangle while the sun goes down.

Student

Oct 29, 20182 min read

The Hidden Baby

The pain in my back is excruciating. I cry for help. Silence. The pain subsides. I feel weak.

Student

Oct 29, 20182 min read

Four walls

I always thought depression was something that anyone could get over easily.

Student

Oct 29, 20182 min read

It will never be the same again

The mist from the sky still circled around the little brown shack that clung to the earth ...

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