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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Sarah's story
"I would encourage anyone who’s struggling not to feel ashamed because it’s OK not to be OK. There is support out there if you feel able to reach out for it."
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Bella's story
"I'm here today because Samaritans was there to listen."
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Francesca's story
"Samaritans don't try to tell you what to do. They speak to you in the here and now and just remind you, really, that life can just be normal again."
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Elsa's story
Elsa shares her experience with self-harm and how she creates a positive online environment for support.
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Faye's story
Faye struggled with self-harm from the age of 13. With support from Samaritans, Faye found a new perspective.
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Ian's story
Ian experienced bad anxiety and rang Samaritans -a call he describes as a lifesaver in a very dark time.
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Heldiney's story
After going through a break-up, Heldiney called Samaritans. The conversation with a volunteer inspired him to become a volunteer himself. Now, Heldiney is Branch Director of Waltham Forest.
