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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.
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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.
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
I am depressed | Ask Sam
Hi, I’m struggling a lot with my emotions lately. Small mistakes feel huge, and I get overwhelmed very easily. I’ve been dealing with low mood for a long time and it’s becoming really...
Revenge | Ask Sam
Hi Sam,
How are you?
Do you think it is bad to get revenge on someone if it undoes their bad action. If someone steals something from you and there is absolutely no way to get it back...
How do I feel liked without sexualising myself? | Ask Sam
Dear Sam,
I never really feel liked or loved by boys unless I sexualise myself, not showing anything private, but wear short shorts, push up bras or even just standing with an arch,...
Feelings about my relationships | Ask Sam
Hey Sam,
I'm a 13 turning 14 year old girl, and I've been dating this person for around a year and a half. They're the same age as me and we met in school before I became home schooled,...
Do I have a drinking problem | Ask Sam
I've always been against drinking, alcoholism runs in the family. But since turning 18, I seem to drink a lot, any time I can get my hands on some I drink. I drink a lot till I can't...
Will this have a long term effect? | Ask Sam
Hi Sam, I'm turning 16 in a few weeks, when I was 11 or 12 I had a pretty bad smoking and drinking addiction, to the point where sometimes I couldn't go days without drinking, and my...
I Fucked Up | Ask Sam
I sent a nude picture to someone on Snapchat, luckily I didn't include my face or anything that you would know was me or in my room, Now I think of that. I'm not too worried about it,...
Safety and Worry | Ask Sam
I’m 17 and for about two months, whenever I went to my local library during free periods, there was an older man who seemed to watch me, look for where I was sitting, walk past me,...