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.

Ask me a question

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.

Write me a letter

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.
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Ask Sam keeps the same confidentualluty promise as Childline. This means that if I feel you're in danger, Childline might tell someone to get you help.
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What is Ask Sam?

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Latest letters

How I Look | Ask Sam

Dear Sam, How do I deal with how I look? To put it simply, I’m ugly. Please don’t respond with some sort of comforting “Don’t say that about yourself!!!”, and leave it at that. I‘m...

Racism | Ask Sam

To Sam What do I do if I have people being racist to me at school? I’m fully Chinese for context. I know I can report them but they will just bully me harder (for snitching, etc). And...

Seats on the train | Ask Sam

Hiii Sam! I just wanted to hop on and say that I find it really hard to get a seat on the train when I’m travelling when I need a seat because standing up can be hard for me to do sometimes. I...

I am deaf. What should I do? | Ask Sam

I am the only person in my family who is deaf. This makes me feel isolated and alone can you help me?

I don’t know what to call this emotion | Ask Sam

A few days ago i was in a classroom, and my teacher started making every student stand up and say somethings about themselves, and even when he was far from me, my hands started sweating...

confusion | Ask Sam

i recently broke up with my boyfriend. we only dated for 5 months, but he was my first for a lot of things, including sex. However since this one thing happened between us, i havent...

Feeling hopeless and powerless | Ask Sam

Hi Sam, I’m struggling to find purpose in spite of everything going on in the world currently - it feels like there is no hope for the future and no point concerning myself with A-levels...

I don’t like how I look | Ask Sam

Hi Sam, you dont have to respond to this letter but i just want to let it out because i feel like i have nobody to talk to. Anyway, i feel like i eat too much and i feel guilty eating...
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Turning 18 | Ask Sam

who am i supposed to message when i turn 18 in a couple months ??? i dont know what i will do because everywhere else you have to pay atleast more that £100 which i definetly don’t...

SignVideo | Ask Sam

I recently found out about Childline's SignVideo, and I have a question. Does your counsellor see you, or just the interpreter? Also, do I have to show my face, is it possible that...

Confidentiality | Ask Sam

dear sam, i have a question.. if somebody says something that requires childline to tell someone, how would they do it? does childline ask for details? if they were to call the police,...

Confidentiality | Ask Sam

I want to talk to ChildLine, but im concious that it might break your confidentiality promise and my family is stressed enough. What do i do

confidentiality promise | Ask Sam

If someone told a counsellor about suicidal thoughts, would they have to tell someone. Even if there just thoughts or questions. It's not covered on the website I find. could you please...