The Samaritans

A good friend of mine works for the Samaritans and is so passionate about the work they do, and from the link below you can see why.

Ali, myself and Aidan dumped the smaller ones on a babysitters this evening and headed out to a Carol concert in aid of the Samaritans. A lovely evening of mulled wine, mince pies, hearing beautiful songs from the choir and ruining songs by joining in with my tone deaf attempt to sing.

Aidan of course was hungry after the concert and absolutely had to eat a big Mcdonalds meal and a Mcflurry. This is after a breakfast of fruit toast, and two bowls of cereal, a full Christmas dinner and pudding at school, and then roast chicken, carrots, and green beans for tea. one day that boy will actually explode.

I am going far far away from my point, so dragging myself back to topic. The Samaritans are a listening ear for anyone who is struggling, you don't have to be suicidal, you just have to need or want to talk to someone. This video is very emotional, and has some callers sharing the reasons why they picked up that phone:

http://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help-you/how-our-service-helps/personal-experiences-contacting-Samaritans

If you are ever feeling low, lonely or just a little lost then give them a call, equally if anyone you know or care about is struggling point them in that direction ( obviously they always need money, so if you have any spare then do click the donate button and send a little their way)

I love being reminded of all the reasons that the world is not an ugly and mean place, and the volunteers that man the phone lines and that make this work possible help me to remember that people are good, kind and beautiful.