I had never heard of To Write Love On Her Arms, a non-profit movement dedicated to hope and help for people struggling with depression, self-injury, addiction and suicide, before last night. From the movement’s vision:
You need to know that rescue is possible, that freedom is possible, that God is still in the business of redemption. We’re seeing it happen. We’re seeing lives change as people get the help they need. People sitting across from a counselor for the first time. People stepping into treatment. In desperate moments, people calling a suicide hotline. We know that the first step to recovery is the hardest to take. We want to say here that it’s worth it, that your life is worth fighting for, that it’s possible to change.
As you may be aware, this is a cause very close to my heart and to the hearts of many of the people closest to me. Because some of us write love on our arms, and some of us tattoo cold roses on our wrists. It’s all a part of the same circle. It’s our own way of not forgetting. Not that that part is ever a struggle.
For F, K, P, L and for everybody else. I may not talk about this stuff much, but it’s not because I’m ashamed.
Amen. I’m pointing to this on my LJ. Good find, lis. XXX
Thanks Erica. Didn’t realise you were still using LJ, thanks for adding back my sekrit alter ego! x
<3 <3 <3.
That's all I have to say, Lisa dear.
Likewise, sweetie xx
Wow 2 people posted about this same thing, 2 days in a row. Gotta check it out now.
It was Flickr brought it to my attention too!
it’s an organization that I’ve worked with for years & fully support. Especially since I grew up and had a few friends commit suicide at such a young age & also my brother’s experience and failed attempt.
They had an event in Glasgow not too long ago… I think it was sometime after your visit actually.
I’d really like to get involved with them over here – I need to look into it x
Such a good cause, which has also affected me and my family. <3
<3 right back x
When I was at Caley, some of my nightliners went to a conference where they presented on this. They came back absolutely in awe of the work that they do. x
I sent them an email to ask if there was anything coming up in Glasgow, but haven’t heard back. Keep me posted if you hear anything hon? x
I most certainly shall, they’re a great organisation! x