Will I Lose My Dignity? Will Someone Care?

Hello, all!

I would like to take a minute to talk about one of my favorite organizations. To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit organization that tries to help prevent suicide, self-harm, depression, etc. It's gotten me through a lot, and I know it's helped others.
For example, in 2008 the brother of one of my mom's students committed suicide. The pain that the family went through was unbelievable. They said that if anyone wanted to support a cause that helped them deal with the pain of losing a loved one, that they should donate to TWLOHA. That's how I first learned about it. I had no idea at the time that I would end up needing the reassurance that I was not alone in my struggle.
This goes back to me saying that I'm not one of those people who is constantly together. I struggled (and still struggle) with depression and self-harm. TWLOHA was there with words of encouragement, advice, etc., that helped me (and continue to help me) through the fight. But that's not what I am here to talk about.
Monday, September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. This day is always dear to my heart. It's a day where people, whether they have struggled with depression or not, can come together and fight the epidemic in our country. Our society puts so much pressure on us to be perfect all of the time. People are driven to suicide every day because of hate. This is something that must be stopped. Coping with life is hard enough. A stand needs to be taken, and TWLOHA is taking it. So on Sept. 10, wear something either orange or yellow. Orange is the color of self-harm awareness, and yellow, the color of suicide awareness. TWLOHA produces a special t-shirt for WSPD (World Suicide Prevention Day...I'm so creative with abbreviations...) that is white with orange lettering. If you do not want to spend the money, at least try to make an effort to incorporate the colors into your outfit for the day. I know it seems silly, and maybe no one will notice. But we can try. And it would be great if you did!!

God bless you all!! Have a great night!