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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Paul McAuley

Bullying victim 'takes back control' with 'positive' clothing line

A teenage entrepreneur who launched a 'positive' clothing range after being bullied had his range shown at London Fashion Week.

Oliver Jude, from St Helens, started his business after having a difficult time in school, where he said he was often misunderstood because of his Tourette's and Autism. However, wanting to make good out of his story, the 17-year-old channelled his energy into releasing a clothing range which includes t-shirts emblazoned with positive thinking life mantras.

For a long time Oliver believed others labelled him a "health and safety risk" because of his conditions. He was bullied by other pupils and, in his eyes, treated unfairly by the education system. However, after transferring to Rainford High School, St Helens, he began to flourish with the right support. Despite this, Oliver didn't always have the same mindset he has today.

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