Meet the people that 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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Layla's story
"Tomorrow and all the days that follow finally feel like something I’m looking forward to."
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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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Fatemah's story
"Whatever you go through in life, you should be able to talk about it."
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Fran's story
"When you’re in the middle of a turbulent storm, you feel incredibly alone. But with Samaritans, there’s a hand reached out on the shore, and you only have to grab it."
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Sarah’s story
"Sometimes, when you say something out loud it takes power away from it."
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Hannah’s story
"One night, I was really struggling and that’s when I called Samaritans."
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Leann’s story
"I’ve seen first-hand where the money raised goes, so I’m proud of myself that I’m helping to keep Samaritans listening 24/7, just as I needed someone to listen to me."
