TWLOHA Movie Discussion Guide
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.
Topic: stigma
I’ll Hold the Hope
“And that’s the problem with stigma. It means this struggle we face is rarely talked about in the open.”
Sometimes Courage Runs
“I hope that you can run for yourself. I hope you can run for your story.”
More Than My Depression
“I don’t want to continue making the mistake of allowing myself to believe that I can’t be anything other than depressed.”
You Are Both Halves
“This holiday is for you, too. You don’t have to be ‘in love’ for the love that you give to matter.”
On MLK Day: It Is Not an Easy Fight
It is not an easy fight - this battle against shame and stigma and indifference.
Top 10 Blog Posts of 2014
Top 10 Blog Posts of 2014
We’re Alive, Please Be Gentle
Mental health conversations are often met with stigma rather than compassion, judgment rather than gentleness. So how do we push back against that reality in our own relationships?
It Didn’t Matter That He Was Funny
Though I, like the rest of the world, mourn the loss of the wonderful, energetic, kind, and hilarious Robin Williams, his death proves what I have already learned the hard way: Mental illness knows no bounds.
Supporting Our Survivors
We’re letting them know that it’s OK to ask for help. We’re letting them know that being a survivor of depression and suicide is not something to be ashamed of.
The Stories That Surface
The people helping us raise money for National Suicide Prevention Week have chosen to take action on behalf of those that they love, those they have lost, and those who are still struggling. These are the stories they've shared.
Teach the Children Well
How can parents and mentors model honesty to young people? How can they communicate about both the dark and light in life? One mother offers some tips.
