{"id":19546,"date":"2020-04-01T09:39:46","date_gmt":"2020-04-01T13:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=19546"},"modified":"2023-01-13T11:56:19","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T15:56:19","slug":"letters-of-support-from-kids-like-you-during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/get-info\/letters-of-support-from-kids-like-you-during-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Letters of support from kids like you during COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"lead\">Sometimes, it can really help to know you\u2019re not alone by hearing from other people who are going through something similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help show young people they\u2019re never alone \u2014 especially during the <a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/get-info\/were-here-for-you-during-covid-19-novel-coronavirus\/\">COVID-19 pandemic<\/a> \u2014 Kids Help Phone asked kids from coast to coast to coast to share their <a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/get-info\/30-inspirational-quotes-to-lift-you-up\/\">words of encouragement<\/a> with each other. We hope they remind you you\u2019re never alone and that help is always available!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also chat 24\/7 with a trained, volunteer Crisis Responder for support on anything you&#8217;re going through. Text CONNECT to <a href=\"sms:\/\/686868?body=CONNECT\">686868<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2    id=\"here-are-some-of-the-inspiring-letters-weve-received-from-young-people-just-like-you\"\n    class=\"acf-block-heading \"\n    >\n    Here are some of the inspiring letters we&#8217;ve received from young people just like you!<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><em>Check back from time to time to read new letters from kids across Canada!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/dear-river-i-know-its-tough.jpg\" alt=\"Dear River letter\" class=\"wp-image-19927\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/dear-river-i-know-its-tough.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/dear-river-i-know-its-tough-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/dear-river-i-know-its-tough-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/dear-river-i-know-its-tough-1110x833.jpg 1110w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Letter #1 reads:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dear River,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know it\u2019s tough and that everyday is filled with uncertainty. One thing is for sure, however, and that is the fact that you are not alone. I share in your feelings of anxiety. I miss being able to see people without fear. Many people are experiencing all of these strong emotions and I know how overwhelming it can become. In the face of hardship, we have to stay strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strength can mean many things. It doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t be sad. It doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t cry. Being strong can be something as little as acknowledging your feelings, or pushing through a hard day but still getting up the next morning. Just know that you have made it this far. You are strong and there are always people who will listen to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you ever do need to talk, know that you can always text \u201cTALK\u201d to Kids Help Line at 686868.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/theres-always-a-reason-to-smile.jpg\" alt=\"There's always a reason to smile letter\" class=\"wp-image-19924\" width=\"411\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/theres-always-a-reason-to-smile.jpg 1644w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/theres-always-a-reason-to-smile-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/theres-always-a-reason-to-smile-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/theres-always-a-reason-to-smile-1110x833.jpg 1110w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 411px) 100vw, 411px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Letter #2 reads:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>THERES ALWAYS A REASON TO SMILE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call or text 68-68-68<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/dear-online-friend.jpg\" alt=\"Dear online friend letter\" class=\"wp-image-19928\" width=\"376\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/dear-online-friend.jpg 1504w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/dear-online-friend-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/dear-online-friend-768x1029.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/dear-online-friend-764x1024.jpg 764w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Letter #3 reads:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dear online friend,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I think it\u2019s fair to assume something is bothering you right now. I have no idea what that may be but I need you to know everything is going to be okay. Today, everything may seem scary, from the world, to your school, to your home. I need you to know however, that things are going to start looking up. You will find what you love, you will be loved and you can find happiness because you are a good person. No matter what a voice in or out of your head can say, you are good enough and you can find happiness no matter how long that may take, you just need to hold on until the storm passes. No matter what though, you will always have a friend at Kids Help Phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can text<br>686868<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From, Luke<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hey-pal-are-you-feeling-down.jpg\" alt=\"Dear pal letter\" class=\"wp-image-20275\" width=\"577\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hey-pal-are-you-feeling-down.jpg 3024w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hey-pal-are-you-feeling-down-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hey-pal-are-you-feeling-down-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Letter #4 reads:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hey Pal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you feeling down right now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When i\u2019m feeling down i like to talk to someone. There are people out there that care and that you can talk to if you want. You can text or call Kids help phone @ 686868.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hope you\u2019re doing better soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your friend, Finn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ketan-I-thought-having-all-this-free-time-would-be-cool.jpg\" alt=\"Ketan letter\" class=\"wp-image-21007\" width=\"771\" height=\"924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ketan-I-thought-having-all-this-free-time-would-be-cool.jpg 3083w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ketan-I-thought-having-all-this-free-time-would-be-cool-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ketan-I-thought-having-all-this-free-time-would-be-cool-768x921.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ketan-I-thought-having-all-this-free-time-would-be-cool-854x1024.jpg 854w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Letter #5 reads:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ketan &#8211; I thought having all this free time would be cool, but I\u2019m really starting to worry about things. I know you are a worrior like me, so if you want to talk to someone right now, text Kids Help Phone. They will always listen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTALK\u201d to 686868<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<h2    id=\"you-can-let-other-young-people-know-theyre-never-alone-too-heres-how\"\n    class=\"acf-block-heading \"\n    >\n    You can let other young people know they\u2019re never alone, too! Here\u2019s how:<\/h2>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Write a letter sharing how you\u2019re feeling and\/or encouraging thoughts. The letter can be as short or as long as you want \u2014 it can even be a drawing!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let young people know they can always contact Kids Help Phone by including \u201cText 686868 or call 1-800-668-6868 to reach Kids Help Phone.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign your first name (but no last names please!).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take a photo and post your letter on social media, tagging @KidsHelpPhone if you&#8217;d like us to see it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Kids Help Phone would like to thank all of the courageous young people who submitted their letters of support for kids across Canada to read during the <a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/tag-cloud\/?tags=covid-19\">COVID-19<\/a> pandemic. Thank you for reminding your peers they\u2019re never alone!&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you need someone to talk to, you can always reach out to someone you trust, including Kids Help Phone.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore our website for more information about <a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/publications\/you-can-ensure-no-young-person-feels-alone-during-covid-19\/\">getting involved<\/a> at Kids Help Phone during the coronavirus outbreak.<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes, it can really help to know you\u2019re not alone by hearing from other people who are going through something similar. 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