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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Layla's story
"Tomorrow and all the days that follow finally feel like something I’m looking forward to."
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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."
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David’s story
"It doesn’t matter how many hours I’ve given to Samaritans; I can never give back all that I’ve gained."
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Lexi’s story
"Even when you've had a tough shift, you go home and think to yourself, I’ve done something really, really good today."