Meet the people that have been helped by Samaritans. These stories are real reminders that, step-by-step, we all have what it takes to overcome what’s troubling us.
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Francesca's story
"Samaritans don't try to tell you what to do. They speak to you in the here and now and just remind you, really, that life can just be normal again."
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Elsa's story
Elsa shares her experience with self-harm and how she creates a positive online environment for support.
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Faye's story
Faye struggled with self-harm from the age of 13. With support from Samaritans, Faye found a new perspective.
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Ian's story
Ian experienced bad anxiety and rang Samaritans -a call he describes as a lifesaver in a very dark time.
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Heldiney's story
After going through a break-up, Heldiney called Samaritans. The conversation with a volunteer inspired him to become a volunteer himself. Now, Heldiney is Branch Director of Waltham Forest.
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Taylor's story
When Taylor’s mum faced a life-threatening illness in hospital, it turned his world upside down.
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Kay's story
Kay talks about how reaching out to Samaritans led to her becoming a volunteer herself, and why she’s passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion at Samaritans.
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Simon's story
When Simon was living under a cloud so dark he didn’t think he would ever escape, he picked up the phone to Samaritans.