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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.
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.
What you need to know:
- Sam reads every letter, but can only respond to a few each week
- Sam's replies are public, never private, so others can read them
- Sam will remove personal info from your letter to keep it anonymous
- if yours is chosen, you'll see it under one of the topics below
- if you need support now or want to talk privately, contact a Childline counsellor.
latest letters
My dad
can my dad make me quit my job? im 16 and work 2 jobs
legal dating advice
Hi I'm 17 and nearly 18 but I'm talking to a 13 nearly 14 year old. we both like each other and have both agreed on n...
Fear of being touched
Dear Sam, Whenever someone touches me I jump away, flinch, (one time) I just started shaking and/or freeze tensely. I...
Is it my fault for not saying no to someone who asked me for nude pictures?
When I was younger, I began being taken advantage of by guys online that i trusted. It went on for a long time, and s...
No space at home
Dear Sam, I would like to ask you about how to fix the relationship in my house with my parents. Lately they have bee...
Social Media drama
Hi, my friends keep falling out with each other on Snapchat. Do you have any advice about not getting drawn into the ...
confidentiality promise
If someone told a counsellor about suicidal thoughts, would they have to tell someone. Even if there just thoughts or...
Moving out at 16 while in foster care?
So, I was wondering if it was at all possible for me to move out to live on my own while being in foster care. (I'm t...
Message from Sam
You can write to me about anything you want and I read every single message sent. I can only reply to a few each week and I always do this in public on my page. I’m sorry if I don’t answer your letter but it’s likely there are others just like it that I have answered before. If you want a definite response or need support then talking to a Childline counsellor is the best way to do that.
