You matter

I want you to know how important you are. I wish I could show you how others see you. They see the beautiful soul that you are. You bring joy to others in ways you can’t even imagine. You make the world a better place.

Know that whatever you’re feeling is valid. You’re allowed to have feelings that don’t make sense. It’s not selfish to focus on you. In fact, it is important that you do. Know that this world needs you so please don’t believe otherwise.

Know that you matter. Whilst people may have made you feel otherwise, people care for you.

If you ever need someone to talk to know that help and support is available right now if you need it. You do not have to struggle alone. You can call a free helpline including:

Samaritans – for everyone Call 116 123. jo@samaritans.org

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – dedicated to supporting to men. Call 0800 58 58 58 – 5pm to midnight every day. Visit the web chat page

Papyrus – for people under 35. Call 0800 068 41 41 – 9am to midnight every day 

Text 07860 039967 pat@papyrus-uk.org

Child line – for children and young people under 19. Call 0800 1111 – the number will not show up on your phone bill

YoungMinds 0800 018 2138

No Panic 0844 967 4848

SANE 0300 304 7000

Get Connected 0808 808 4994