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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Milli’s story
"I was made to feel safe and ended the call knowing that one way or another, I could get through things."
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Anastasia’s story
"I really don't think I would be alive if it wasn’t for Samaritans – what the volunteers do is incredible. They were there when I felt desperate, alone and scared. They saved my life."
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Abbie’s story
"Without that call it would’ve been a very different outcome. I don’t believe I would be here today."
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Kevin’s story
"If I hadn’t made that call, I wouldn't be here today. It enabled me to press the reset button and ensured my family’s memories of Christmas going forward weren’t of me having done something drastic."
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Paul's story
"It seems a bit dramatic to say I wouldn't be here if it wasn’t for that conversation, but that is the reality."
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Harrison’s story
"If I hadn’t contacted Samaritans that night, then I don’t believe I would be here. That phone called saved me."
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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."
