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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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.
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Taylor's story
When Taylor’s mum faced a life-threatening illness in hospital, it turned his world upside down.
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Kay's story
Kay talks about how reaching out to Samaritans led to her becoming a volunteer herself, and why she’s passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion at Samaritans.
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Simon's story
When Simon was living under a cloud so dark he didn’t think he would ever escape, he picked up the phone to Samaritans.
