To Write Love on Her Arms...

To Write Love on Her Arms is a non profit organization who's goal is to spread awareness of depression and suicide. Depression affects so many people across the country, and it can easily be helped in many cases.

The goal of TWLOHA is to show people suffering with depression that they are not alone, that they are loved, that there is hope. TWLOHA over the past four years has responded to 150,000 messages from 40 different countries. TWLOHA provides support for anyone and everyone. From the one's suffering from depressed, to the families of suicide victims, anyone with questions or concerns can message TWLOHA for help. It started four years ago as a way to send a message of hope to a friend.

Why do I support TWLOHA? Because I have always tried to preach the same message that TWLOHA has preached. I've always tried to be a source of support to any friend in need. I've been depressed, I've felt hopeless, and I've felt all alone in this world. These are feelings that I would never want anyone to feel. That's why I stride to always be there for anyone, whether it's my best friend or someone I just met. Sometimes, all it takes is knowing that there's one person out there that actually gives a damn about you, so I always make sure the people I am close to know how I will always be there for them.

I don't write love on my arm to bring attention to myself, I do it to bring attention to the issue at hand. I've had friends and family suffer from depression. TWLOHA Day is about showing those that feel alone in this world that they aren't. Someone one friday came up to me (they declined interview and requested anonymity) and she asked me about Love on my arm. I told them the story behind it and she gave me a hug. She then began to share her story with me about how ever since she's come to MSU, she's felt more alone than ever. Surrounded by thousands of people but not knowing anyone was a rough transition for her.

I told her that she may feel like it, but she's not alone, and I shared her some of my stories. I felt the impact I made in her life, and it's those kind of moments that I live for.

I encourage you guys, to check this out, I've been following this for about a year, changed my life, and I hope it changes your's too.
Remember, spread the love, make a difference in someone's life by letting them know that they matter and that they are loved.