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Supporter Stories

Sometimes, knowing you're not alone can be the reassurance you need. Our supporters’ stories are just that. Stories of people who’ve got through their lowest times.

Milla's Stay Story.

Ash's Stay Story.

We see a photo Harpz looking at the camera and wearing a pale yellow jacket. She's sitting on a bench with red flowers in the background.

Harpz Kaur: Losing someone to suicide is a grief like no other

A instant photo frame showing a smiling young man in a dark hoodie outdoors in front of a brick house.

Viviana: I'm raising awareness for the helpline after losing my son to suicide

Romesh's Stay Story.

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The signs women are struggling are going unseen. Meet the people fighting for change

CALM is on the Beeb, and we need you to tune in

The Times & The Sunday Times Appeal: Why Support CALM?

"I'm running from London to Rome to help stop suicide"

Picking up my guitar helped me feel better: Craig's story

Jester Jacobs: The grime track helping you look after your head

Meet the movement against suicide: The dancers helping stop suicide

Richie Driss looks upwards thoughtfully, leaning against a tree trunk outdoors.

A Letter to Myself: Richie Driss on grief

A person stands on a frosty hill overlooking countryside, beside text reading 0800 585858.

Marij: I was secretly using helplines to get me through

Framed photo of two men in white shirts and ties sitting in the backseat of a car.

Giancarlo: I wish my brother had used the helpline, it could have saved his life

A instant photo frame showing a smiling young man in a dark hoodie outdoors in front of a brick house.

Viviana: I'm raising awareness for the helpline after losing my son to suicide

Photo of a woman and boy beside a handwritten note reflecting on reaching out for help.

Rebecca: I want to normalise asking for help

'7 bananas' explores grief in a digital age

We see a photo Harpz looking at the camera and wearing a pale yellow jacket. She's sitting on a bench with red flowers in the background.

Harpz Kaur: Losing someone to suicide is a grief like no other