Write a letter
Writing a letter to someone looking for a reason to stay can feel hard at first, so follow these simple steps to write your letter to someone:
- 1. Choose a topic to write a letter about. This can be suicide, grief, loneliness, anxiety, low mood or general.
- 2. Start by introducing yourself. A good question to start by answering is why are you writing this letter? Have you been through a similar experience? Letters are anonymous, but that doesn’t mean you can’t share that you’re a real person.
- 3. Validate their experience, offer kindness, connection and any advice you might have.
- 4. Warmly close the letter with a message you want them to remember and press submit. Your letter will then be reviewed and edited by a trained moderator, so don’t worry about making it perfect.
Writing Guidelines
Write from the heart
Focus on writing something warm and supportive. If you need, you can use existing letters as inspiration. Aim for something that helps a stranger feel seen, understood, and less alone.
Don’t worry about perfect
All submissions are reviewed and may be lightly edited to make sure they’re ready to be published and delivered to someone. So don’t worry about making it perfect.
Thank you
Thank you so much for taking the time to write something. Your words can genuinely change someone’s day.
A Reason to Stay, Delivered.
When the world feels heavy, a kind word can make a difference. Receive anonymous letters from people who have been there. No pressure, no spam—just a quiet reminder that you are not alone.
If you came to this page for a reason to stay, I’m glad you’re here.
Our support hub is designed to connect you with suicide and mental health crisis support services in over 150 countries.
If you’re struggling right now, reaching out to a support service or someone you trust could really help. There are people and services ready to listen, understand, and support you through difficult moments.
Support note
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