Why I Walk
“I’m walking tomorrow because I think that decreasing the rate of suicide is an obtainable goal. I’m also walking tomorrow because I know what it’s like to lose someone.”
Topic: suicide
Dealing with Darkness
“I choose to not look at my depression as an impossible hurdle but as a rare door that opens my eyes to see and understand people. We are not broken, but fully alive when we do life together.”
Top 10 Blog Posts of 2014
Top 10 Blog Posts of 2014
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 Story of Ryan Anderson
"The most important thing is you pouring yourself out to somebody."
We’ll Fight For You Too.
We all need someone fighting for us, and while it may not always look the same, we are called to fight for one another.
Today Is Different.
After his third suicide attempt, professional golfer Andrew Jensen decided to his use platform to speak out about living with depression.
How Music Saved My Life
“When the pangs of feeling alone threatened to overtake me, I discovered mercy in composing. When I found myself paralyzed by desolation and fear, melodies stepped in to share my burden.”
We’ll See You Tomorrow.
It doesn’t end tonight. It doesn’t stop at midnight with the close of National Suicide Prevention Week. i don’t know about you, but this week has me excited for the future.
Recovering the Desire to Live
I had to work very hard, every day, to keep the part of me that wanted to live stronger than the part that wanted to die.
TWLOHA Donates $5,000 to Crisis Text Line
This donation will help the text line provide 2,000 hours of crisis support to more than 3,000 youth over the course of one year.
