Welcome to National Suicide Prevention Week 2014.
A week of hope, remembrance, and conversation begins today. We're glad you're here.
Topic: suicide
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.
The Part You Play Is Sacred
"This story is a tragedy at times, a comedy some days, a drama safe to say. You will find things and you will lose things in this life, but do keep going..."
The Beautiful Thing About Time
"Here I am, days after my 27th birthday, and I can tell you that it’s not too late to change."
No One Else Can Play Your Part.
“No One Else Can Play Your Part” is our campaign to celebrate National Suicide Prevention Week (Sept. 8-14) and World Suicide Prevention Day (Sept. 10).
Sophia Bush Reflects on the Loss of Robin Williams
"It's okay to be broken. To be scared. To need help. It's okay."
There is Still Some Time.
If you feel too much, there's still a place for you here. If you feel too much, don't go.
Because Love Is The Story.
“I’ve wondered that for a long time, if maybe the thing I’ve been holding as my story for so long is just a part of my story.”
Living a New Language
What do words like “depression” or “abuse” mean to you? One woman shares her understanding of these terms—and the new words she’s learned to overcome them.
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.
Sweating Out The Struggle
Amy Clover shares what it means to be “Strong Inside Out” and why she’s traveling across the US to raise money for TWLOHA.
Bonnaroo: Speaking Hope Into Vulnerable Places
For years I opted out of applying for Bonnaroo because I believed that TWLOHA would simply get lost in the enormity of the event; as it turns out, there was absolutely a place for us.
