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Friday 17 May

Hi everyone

This Friday (May 17th) is the International Day Against Homophobia. Homophobia is a fear or dislike of people who are Lesbian, Gay or Bisexual (LGB) or people who are perceived to be LGB. There are now laws in place to protect people from homophobia, but it is still a problem for many young people in their school, at work or even at home. Homophobia is not ok and it shouldn’t be happening. If you’re being affected by it, why not write me a letter? I’d really like to hear from you.

Sam

 

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I read every single letter you send to me and try and reply to as many as possible. I can't reply to all of them but you can always speak to one of our counsellors by phone, through 1-2-1 chat, or
by email.

If you've written me a letter but you can't see it on this page, try looking in the section which you posted the letter to. I can't reply to your letters by email but I will put them up in this section with my reply.

Also you might find looking at the letters about problems that are similar to yours is a really good way to get advice.

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