Winning On and Off of the Court
Today, I can say that walking through depression, self-harm, and my lung surgeries have ultimately opened up my heart to the love and support of family and friends.
Topic: recovery
Today, I can say that walking through depression, self-harm, and my lung surgeries have ultimately opened up my heart to the love and support of family and friends.
“I want to be able to say and hear others talking about the important and unglamorous healing of developmental trauma.”
I’ve learned there is more power in treating myself well than the power I was searching for with my compulsive behaviors.
But the Hebrew word used is “timshel,” which translates to “thou mayest.” And that means there is a choice.
I didn’t want to give my mind time to respond to the sadness; I wanted to escape it. Somehow I was convinced I could outrun it.
Even in the depths of my depression, I recognized how desperately I needed other people.
We just need to start with a little hope and a whole lot of self-love.
We hope you’ll use this discussion guide to start a conversation at home, with your friends, and in your community about the issues and themes you’ll see in this movie.
You asked us questions. We've got the answers.
“I felt trapped for far too long, held captive by my own preoccupation with the number displayed on my bathroom scale.”
We're hosting three special screenings of the "To Write Love on Her Arms" movie, and we'd love to see you there!
Saying “I am in love” has never and will never make my depression vanish. But it grounds me in a deeper truth: that I am worth more than my brain, my body, and my brokenness.
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