Thanks for writing to Sam
Sam reads every letter, but can only reply to a few each week. If your letter is chosen, you’ll be able to see Sam’s reply on the website. Even if your letter isn’t published, there are lots of ways to get support:
- read other letters to find a similar one and see Sam’s advice
- post on the message boards to ask for support
- get ideas to cope in the Calm Zone.
New letters are published each week, so check back in a couple of weeks to see if yours has been answered.

Math struggles
throughout my life ive struggled with maths when i was younger (around year 3) i thought i just needed a little extra...

Anorexia
Hi Sam, I am a 13 year old female and have been really struggling with my eating. I have been skipping breakfast and ...

I want to go on holiday
I have never been on a holiday before because my family can't afford it. we are not the poorest people ever and we ca...

Coping mechanisms
hello Sam , i hve been self harming for a while now and people including Childline have been telling/showing me copin...
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