Samaritans Ireland to launch impact report for 2023

The transcript narrates a personal journey through despair, highlighting the importance of reaching out for help. The narrator shares experiences of contacting the Samaritans via email and phone, finding solace in their warm and accepting responses. The narrative emphasizes the power of listening and the impact of feeling validated and supported. It concludes with a call to practice active listening in daily interactions.

What was the initial action the narrator took to cope with their despair?

• They attended a support group.

• They went for a walk.

• They called a friend.

• They wrote an email to the Samaritans.

How did the narrator describe the impact of receiving a response from the Samaritans?

• It provided a sense of acceptance and validation.

• It was a temporary distraction.

• It made them feel more isolated.

• It increased their anxiety.

What unusual event helped the narrator during a walk?

• They found a lost pet.

• Their phone beeped with an email from the Samaritans.

• Their phone rang with a call from a family member.

• A friend joined them unexpectedly.

What does the narrator suggest is important when someone shares their feelings?

• Listening without judgment or interruption.

• Comparing their situation to others.

• Encouraging them to seek professional help immediately.

• Offering immediate advice.

What did the narrator feel after calling the Samaritans during a particularly dark night?

• More anxious and alone.

• A sense of relief and warmth.

• Confused and disoriented.

• Indifferent and unchanged.