On Monday, To Write Love on Her Arms launched their annual campaign for National Suicide Prevention Week and World Suicide Prevention Day. This year’s theme is “We’ll See You Tomorrow.” It’s a theme that resonated with me because when you’re … Continued
[WARNING: If you have a history with self-injury, this post may be triggering.] After moving to Florida when I was 13, I found myself slipping into a dark depression. I didn’t realize that it was depression at the time. I … Continued
Surviving a suicide attempt is probably one of the most traumatic, life-altering events anyone can go through. It’s one of those things that so many people have an opinion about yet few people really understand. Making the decision to end … Continued
When I woke up this morning, I thought “today is going to be like any other day.” And for the most part, it has been. Except during my lunch break, I decided to put together a list of what I … Continued
For many of us who suffer from depression, we have no “real reason” to be depressed. We’re not living in poverty, our homes may not be broken and we have a world of opportunities at our fingertips. So why are … Continued
We all fight battles that no one else knows about, and we all have a story to tell. Some of us choose to keep our stories private, while others share them with the world in hopes that our struggles and … Continued
Yesterday, a husband and wife were found dead in their trailer in Fort Myers, Florida. They were apparently the victims of a murder-suicide. A call was made by the male stating that he and his wife “could no longer stand … Continued
I don’t often write about the death of a celebrity. In fact, I don’t think I ever have. But tonight, my heart is heavy with the death of Robin Williams. Depression is a very real and dark struggle. My heart … Continued
Today, To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) turns eight. I first learned about TWLOHA on Myspace. I think the year was 2007. I learned about TWLOHA at a time when I felt alone, lost, discouraged and hopeless. My life … Continued
I’ve been struggling with eating issues since I was 13. I was never diagnosed with an eating disorder since there are so many medical factors that go into the diagnosis. But that’s not to say I haven’t struggled. Sometimes I … Continued