#projectsemicolon

[crossmyheartandhopetodie94]

[brandeewine]

.Forty years ago today. #projectsemicolon #nationalsuicidehotline 1-800-283-8255 #beingleftbehindsucks https://www.instagram.com/p/CcaoJRkLXtj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[rainbow-brite13]

DAY 28: #Tattoo 🖤✒🖤 "A #semicolon is used when an #author could've chosen to end their #sentence, but chose not to. The author is you, and the sentence is your life." #ProjectSemicolon 🖤🧬🖤 A message of #affirmation and #solidarity against suicide, depression, addiction, and other #mentalhealth issues. 🖤📖🖤 https://www.instagram.com/p/CHoqGnkDzJ6/?igshid=12iqz00bt7t9v

[jenniferniven]

I’m so moved by all of the brave, honest, heartfelt stories being shared for #suicidepreventionmonth like this powerful message from @kellyabdavis ❤️ Dear lovelies: What is on your list? 💫🌸🐦 Posted @withrepost • @kellyabdavis Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Almost ten years ago I had my last suicide attempt that almost ended my life. I was in immense pain and had become numb, isolated, and could see no future or way out. I could never have known all of the beautiful things that I would experience and see or the awesome people I would meet or the countless hours I would spend laughing and singing and dancing and loving. I didn’t know that I would find yoga and teaching and astrology or that I would get to move to Washington, DC, spend lots of time with my family and at my brother’s basketball games, or use the most painful and what were shameful parts of my experience to try to make the world a better place for people like me. I didn’t know that I would find similar people, that I would overcome fears and trauma, that I would one day stop numbing with things like alcohol and bulimia. There have been plenty awful things and I’ve dealt with suicidal thoughts since. But the depth and intensity and love that I have experienced since then make me grateful beyond anything I could imagine that I made it here today with the help and inspiration and support of others. I don’t know where you are today and don’t want to make assumptions about your experience. But I can share that with time and support and connection and honesty that through it all, even when it wasn’t easy or felt insurmountable, it was worth it and this list reminds me that there is more to look forward to and be revealed, even in the hard times. . . . . #worldsuicidepreventionday #mentalhealth #stopsuicide #mentalhealthawareness #recovery #nationalsuicidepreventionmonth #projectsemicolon #itsoknottobeok #spm19 #bethe1to https://www.instagram.com/p/B2cZZiWpfHA/?igshid=82jsjyg2diit

[lovelustthrustt]

[depresseddisneyprincess]

"Why do I and everyone I love pick people who treat us like we're nothing" "We accept the love we think we deserve" My entire life I've always been friends with people who treated me like I was nothing, the entirety of 7th and most of 8th grade the kids at my lunch table ridiculed me yet I stayed. I read Perks of Being a Wallflower in 8th grade and this quote was the one that stuck out. Ever since reading that I've spent my life trying to live up to it. I've wanted it tattooed on me since 8th grade and I am so happy that I finally have it. Never settle for less than you deserve. #projectsemicolon

[kittysmithman]

So I'm a little late but October 10 is #worldmentalhealthday and you know I'm not gonna let that pass by unnoticed. A little over 18 months ago I got my first tattoo, subjecting myself to the dreaded needles because #projectsemicolon captured my attention and really meant something to me. Last week I got that #semicolontattoo touched up so it could look better. It's, to me, also a reflection of my journey over the last 18 months: I've been through ups and downs but I've come out stronger and more vibrant than ever. Mental health is a journey, and it's one that goes off the rails really easily, but it's an undeniable part of who I am. Inked on my body for all to see: my sentence isn't over. Neither is yours. You are the author. Take charge. And please know it will be okay, and you are not alone. #worldmentalhealthday2018 #mentalhealth #mentalillness #bipolardisorder #anxiety #triggerwarning #semicolon #tattoo #thisismystory #iamnotashamed #iamwhoiam #sorrynotsorry (at Lancaster, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Box2FBpFVcZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19i6cazc84yi3

[m4pr-mel]

#semicolonproject: Project Semicolon - primarily functions as an anti-suicide initiative. Founded in 2013, the movement is aimed to "presenting hope and love to those who are struggling with depression, suicide, addiction, and self-injury". They have been known for encouraging people to tattoo or wear the punctuation mark semicolon (;) as a form of solidarity between people dealing with mental illness or death of someone from suicide. #ProjectSemicolon explains that "a semicolon is used when an author could've chosen to end their sentence, but chose not to. The author is you and the sentence is your life". #BeThe1To | National #SuicidePrevention Lifeline — (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/) We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. CALL: 1-800-273-8255 (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo5xFvWgttQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ag62jfuqpef4