Bullying and humiliation are a dark part of emerging writer and novelist Tamar Chnorhokian’s high school life. But a special friendship sees her though the toughest moments.

As a courtesy to those portrayed in this story, all names have been changed.

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Season One, 'High School' celebrates the good, the bad and the ugly of those complicated years, told by Australia’s best emerging and early-career writers.

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Carmelina and Me is written and read by Tamar Chnorhokian.

Music & Sound Design: James Cecil

Executive Producer: Kylie Boltin

Producer: Megan Gibbon

Illustrator: Stella Leuna

True Stories is commissioned and produced by Australia's multicultural broadcaster, SBS.