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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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  • 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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Hi Sam. I am 15 years old, almost 16 and I got a tattoo on my arm about two months ago. I really wanted one at the ti...

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hii I'm wondering if you have any tips or advice on cutting off a toxic friendship? ive tried ignoring her and cuttin...

Boundaries | Ask Sam

Hi Sam, I struggle with people pleasing a lot and I don't understand how to set a boundary with people. I really don'...

My relationship | Ask Sam

hey, so im in a relationship with this guy 17 yrs old, i am 16 we are online/long distance. we are both confused abou...

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I’ve used Childline for ages now and I was wondering about the notes counsellors make. I know they keep them to help ...

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.

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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...

I need help | Ask Sam

I was on a random video chat app when a whole group of people started targeting me, they were racist, called me names...

Why am I the target | Ask Sam

Dear Sam. I have just finished my first year of secondary school, but for some reason, everyone just picks on ME and ...

idk | Ask Sam

Hi Sam. how are you? I really need some help. There’s this girl at school, and things between us have been really tox...

Mindless Scrolling

Hi Sam, I've been struggling recently with scrolling mindlessly through the internet and it's hard to stop once I sta...

ChatGPT and AI

My sisters (11 and 13 years old) have both started using ChatGPT lately and I don't know really what to avoid when us...

Being Sexually assaulted

Hi sam, I have a few questions as I am unsure whether I have been sexually assaulted or not. My ex boyfriend used to ...

Talking to someone

hey sam. uhh i dont really know what to say. my parents already cope with a lot of family issues and i feel bad tryin...

app

hi sam, i'm a 12 year old female. my friend introduced me to an app about 3 months ago, and now i use it all the time...

Leaving care at 16

hi i wanted to ask if i an able to leave my foster home at 16 as a looked after child who is already in the leaving c...

Is this wrong?

Dear Sam, I recently was talking to my friend, and we wandered on to the topic of abuse. He started claiming that whe...