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Hi, I'm Sam and you can send me letters about things that make life difficult ...

Friday 18 May – Hi everyone, thank you for your letters this past week. I just wanted to let you know that I read every single letter that you send to me, even if I'm not able to answer them all. I've published a few of your letters on this page - if you can't see your letter here, try looking in the section which you wrote it in. I try and respond to as many of your letters as possible.  

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This week I'd like to hear from you if you think you might have an eating problem. Do you find that you're constantly worrying about what you eat? Often problems with eating come from trying to cope with difficult situations or upsetting feelings. It can really help to talk about these feelings and problems so please send me an email- I'd love to hear from you. 

Keep sending me your letters about any issue that you are worried about, and I will do my best to help. I can't answer every letter, but please do have a look at the letters and replies about other issues and worries you have, as these can sometimes help.

Remember not to post any personal details like your full name, school or email address in your letter, as these could identify you.

Take care

Sam

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