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If you're struggling with a bladder or bowel problem, it can be helpful and reassuring to know that other people are going through the same thing. These teenagers and parents have shared their experiences to help you feel less alone and to give you strength to get through this tough time.
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ERIC's helpline became a lifeline for Elizabeth whilst she persevered with getting treatment for her son Harry’s bedwetting. Read more
Angela has seen a huge positive change in her daughter Rosie's self-esteem since she became dry at night. Read more
Jo’s daughter Flo first became constipated at two-years-old. Her impacted bowel led on to daytime wetting and soiling accidents. Read more
Sarah’s nine-year-old daughter Pip has had a poo problem for about four and a half years. Read more
Emma shares her daughter Izzy’s story of chronic constipation and of finding support from ERIC. Read more
Sally's daughter Mathilda's bedwetting is a daily struggle that Sally wishes was taken more seriously. Read more
Jackie got help from a parent support group to help her daughter Isobel stop wetting the bed. Read more
Clare's five-year-old son Euan has had constipation since he was a toddler. Read more
Helen found strength through ERIC to manage her daughter Onnee’s poo problems. Read more
Helen's daughter Sophie has constipation. She received support from ERIC’s helpline to get her through the hardest times. Read more
Pam's son Luke started wetting the bed when he received treatment for leukaemia. Read more
Francesca's son Tom's bedwetting was the biggest single issue she thought about. Read more
Veronica has a wetting problem and her son has continence problems and special needs. Read more
Lee's 14 year-old son Felix has suffered with bedwetting and daytime wetting for many years. Read more
Anna developed necrotising encolitis as a baby and has a very short gut, so needs to go to the toilet many times every day. Read more
Andrea wet the bed through her teens and twenties before eventually finding a solution in her thirties. Read more
Connor,16, struggled with bedwetting for most of his life. Read more
Ian has finally gained control of his bowel movements. Read more
Amelia, 16, has wet the bed since she was little and used to feel isolated and alone with her problem. Read more
Justine found out she had 'giggle incontinence'. Read more