"I was scared no one would believe me"
Alice was sexually abused when she was very young. The Young Witness Service helped her feel supported when she gave evidence in court.
"I didn't feel I was in control of my life"
Annie struggled with going into care and felt she had no control over where she lived. Our support helped her to get her voice heard.
"I felt guilty that the bullies had chosen me"
James was bullied for years after moving to a new school. Talking to Childline helped him to rebuild his confidence and feel less alone.
"There were times when I had nowhere to go"
Leila was sexually exploited after running away from home when she was just 13. Our support gave her somewhere to turn.
"It was hard to pretend everything was ok"
Sioned struggled with her mental health growing up as a young carer. At her lowest moments, Childline helped her to feel someone cared.
"I was often by myself and I felt so lonely"
Sophie was neglected by both her parents growing up. Support from our counsellors helped her to rebuild her trust in people.
If you're worried about a child
Spotting the signs of abuse
Learn about the signs of abuse or neglect and get advice on what to do if you're worried.
Contact our helpline
Contact our trained helpline counsellors for help, advice and support.
How you can help
Help us be there
Your donation could help us be there for children when they need someone to turn to.
Become a volunteer
Help turn a child's life around after abuse by volunteering for one of our services.
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Names and identifying features have been changed to protect identity. Photographs have been posed by models.