A Reason to Live
A TWLOHA supporter on why she needed to find her own reason to stay alive and why she now hopes to help others find theirs.
Topic: suicide
Three Years.
"I found out that our deepest struggles don’t also have to be our deepest secrets."
The Unseen Courageous
A mental health counselor shares what she has learned in listening to her clients and why they are her definition of bravery.
Recovery, Relapse, and Reflection
Getting better doesn’t have to be a daunting idea forever. One supporter talks about the mindsets that helped her move past her fears of recovery.
Fighting Stigma on the Home Field
Not all cultural roots and family upbringings have an understanding of mental illness. But you can still be happy and loved.
A Mindful Path to Recovery.
What is mindfulness, and how is it helpful? A therapist shares how she’s seen lives improve, including her own, through this intentional practice.
A Pilgrimage Toward Hope.
After struggling with depression, anorexia, and self-harm, one woman found hope on the Camino de Santiago.
At Another Crossroads.
Our newest team member’s journey to TWLOHA involved much more than a road trip. Here, he shares some recent reflections on life and legacy.
What I Learned Through My Son’s Addiction
A father shares how the experience of raising a son with addiction and depression has made him a better, compassionate person.
Thank You, Ned Vizzini
In December of 2013, Ned Vizini, author of It’s Kind of a Funny Story, took his own life. A fan shares what she learned from his writing and his passing.
Elliot Page Speaks Up For LGBT Mental Health
In the actress’ coming-out speech at a conference for the Human Right Campaign, Ellen Page called for support and change.
Green Beads and Chalk-Stained Sidewalks: Thoughts from Out of the Darkness.
A TWLOHA spring 2014 intern talks about his experience at a recent AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk and what he learned about our shared stories.
