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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 counsellor for free on 0800 1111.
latest letters
Death and grieving
hi sam receny my sister's friend's mum died of a brain tumour. Even thought i didnt really know her, i got very upset...
Christmas at home after eating disorder
I am so stressed about Christmas. Last year I was at the worst point of my eating disorder and now this year it is go...
Christmas suckks
hi my family used to be close but now we've had so many arguments that we barely speak to each other. one of my older...
Dad drinking during Christmas
Hey Sam, Obviously, its almost christmas. and i freaking hate christmas. my dad is sober now but in the past christma...
my school friendship problems.
hi , at school i feel as if nobody notices me . i don't have any proper friends and all the people who i thought were...
Cyber Bullying
Hi, im currently having a few problems over social media. recently a girl i know made an account on a website with th...
Bullying
Dear Sam, I have a friend in school who has moved from Greece, were both in year 10 and he doesn’t have many friends....
Transphobic bullying and a rubish school
Hi sam, me and My boyfriend are both trangender (assainged female at birth) and because we hold hands in school we ge...
Message from Sam
This time of year can be difficult for any number of reasons – family problems or eating problems, missing loved ones or mental health issues are just a few of the things that can feel worse in the holiday season.
I’ll be trying to focus on these issues in the next couple of weeks. No matter what’s going on for you, Childline is going to be open all day, every day throughout Christmas, so you can always talk to a counsellor.
