Meet the people who have been helped by Samaritans. These stories are real reminders that, step-by-step, we all have what it takes to overcome what’s troubling us.
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Nick's story
"Samaritans are saving people’s lives every day. They’re stopping people getting to the darkest points in their life."
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Sophie's story
"I ended the call feeling like I had options. Before that, I felt like I was down to my last one – to end my life. Whatever we talked about I now knew there were other ways to get through this and that this really didn’t need to be the end."
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Andrew’s story
"Before I picked up the phone that first time, I was penniless, overwhelmed with anxiety, and on the edge. I truly believe that if it weren’t for that call, I might not be here today."
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Carl’s story
"The conversations I had with Samaritans saved my life. I can say that, without hesitation. I’m alive because they were there when I needed them."
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Efe’s story
"Connecting with people is probably the best thing in the world. Just talking to another human being who wants to help you can really carry you such a long way."
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Branwen’s story
"It really gave me that sense of someone is always listening, which was such an important thing for me at that time."
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Ross's story
To anyone else struggling, I would say don't feel afraid of what someone on the other end of the phone is going to think.
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Qasim’s story
"The most rewarding aspect is being there for people, knowing that person is feeling better and you’ve made them think in a different way."
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Layla's story
"Tomorrow and all the days that follow finally feel like something I’m looking forward to."
