Ask Sam

Something on your mind? Or need some support?

Anyone can write in with their problem. I respond to a few letters each week. You can also read my advice to people who have similar problems to you.

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You can ask me about anything you want, there's nothing too big or small. I read every single letter but I can only answer a few each week. My replies are published here on my page.

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My carers are making me get grief counselling | Ask Sam

my dad passed way about 9 months ago and I feel like my carers are now having conversations about me getting grief counselling. If I do it I am worried that I will loss all of my memories...

Britain war | Ask Sam

so once I was just scrolling on Google and saw something that said: war maybe coming to Britain. so I was obviously scared (I live in Britain) and what made it even worse is that it...

Exams and stress | Ask Sam

Hi Sam, I’m quite new to childline. I wanted to ask for advice from you. In 15 turning 16 soon and I have gcse this year. As always they are difficult, bringing stress to me. My parents...

I think about it every night | Ask Sam

Hi Sam I think I've been used or something, a few months ago I was using a teen chat website and met this boy, he seemed really cool so I added him on snap. The same day I added him...

Fostering | Ask Sam

About 6 months ago, my parents started expressing interest in fostering and at first i was on board with it all because obviously its a nice thing to do, but the more i think about...

Not feeling comfortable in my own home | Ask Sam

My mum recently got a new boyfriend I say a few months ago, he has pretty much moved in at this point and my mum hasn't even asked me and my brother if that was okay, he's always bossing...

I know a non binary person, how do I respect them? | Ask Sam

So I was at a summer camp and met this very nice person and we quickly became friends. We all got really close me them and three other boys, but how do we all respect them without offending...

Feeling left out on teen dating | Ask Sam

I am 17 years old however I have never been in a relationship. Almost all of my friends have been in relationships and I feel as if its normal for people my age go on dates, make out...
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Exams and stress | Ask Sam

Hi Sam, I’m quite new to childline. I wanted to ask for advice from you. In 15 turning 16 soon and I have gcse this year. As always they are difficult, bringing stress to me. My parents...

I think about it every night | Ask Sam

Hi Sam I think I've been used or something, a few months ago I was using a teen chat website and met this boy, he seemed really cool so I added him on snap. The same day I added him...

Fostering | Ask Sam

About 6 months ago, my parents started expressing interest in fostering and at first i was on board with it all because obviously its a nice thing to do, but the more i think about...

Britain war | Ask Sam

so once I was just scrolling on Google and saw something that said: war maybe coming to Britain. so I was obviously scared (I live in Britain) and what made it even worse is that it...

I want to quit using ChatGPT | Ask Sam

Hi Sam, For the past years I used to use AI, ever since I was 13 I used AI for fictional roleplays or as a therapist. Even my mother told me to use AI as a therapist (rather than getting...

Sixth form | Ask Sam

I've just started sixth form and theres so much homework and revision – We’ve only just started and I already feel like im falling behind - Im so scared that Im not gonna achieve the...

Feeling left out on teen dating | Ask Sam

I am 17 years old however I have never been in a relationship. Almost all of my friends have been in relationships and I feel as if its normal for people my age go on dates, make out...