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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 families and their children have shared their experiences to help you feel less alone and to give you strength to get through this tough time.
A generous supporter shares her story of what it was like to grow up in the 1950s wetting the bed. Read more
Discover how a mum used our information and guidance to campaign for better facilities at her son's school. Read more
It took several years and a referral to Great Ormond Street Hospital before Patrick's son Michael received a diagnosis which revealed a physical cause for his wetting accidents. Read more
Told from the viewpoint of Sam, this short film gives a child's eye view of treating chronic constipation and soiling. Read more
A mother imagines how it feels to be a child who is struggling with wetting and soiling accidents in this moving poem. Read more
Freddie started school wearing pull ups, but after some help from ERIC and a school nurse, he now uses the toilet independently. Read more
Lucinda's son Leo is autistic and has bowel problems. With the help of ERIC's advisors and online resources, constipation, soiling and nappies are all in the past for him. Read more
When Abi attended a parent and carer workshop run by ERIC she realised her daughter's wetting accidents were due to an overactive bladder. Read more
When Alix discovered her son’s soiling problems weren’t behavioural but medical, she turned to us for support and advice. Read more
Ted's mum Georgie shares how her son started holding on to his poo and having soiling accidents when he was potty training. Read more
ERIC's helpline became a lifeline for Elizabeth whilst she persevered with getting treatment for her son Harry’s bedwetting. 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
Sally's daughter Mathilda's bedwetting is a daily struggle that Sally wishes was taken more seriously. 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
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
Connor,16, struggled with bedwetting for most of his life. Read more
Amelia, 16, has wet the bed since she was little and used to feel isolated and alone with her problem. Read more