To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA)

For my last blog, I just wanted to share a few words about a non-profit organization that I am very passionate about. What led me to want to share this is the effects that abuse has among its victims. Many people who are victims of abuse may develop alcohol and drug abuse, depression and anxiety, feelings of shame and guilt, poor self-esteem, suicidal behavior and self-harm, and much more (according to the reading Resisting Violence Against Women). I have been battling depression since 8th grade and started on anti-depressants in 10th grade. This past summer I went off of the medication, which resulted in a relapse right when school started. I was in a deep depression for about five weeks, which felt more like five months. I started back on the anti-depressants about a week after the relapse, but since the medication takes a while to fully be in effect, I was in the state of depression for a longer period of time. Having suffered from depression is a big reason as to why I am a supporter of To Write Love On Her Arms. I also know people who have or are still struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.

I'm a fan of To Write Love On Her Arms on Facebook, and almost every day they post a positive and hopeful quote as their status. Being the music freak that I am, I also notice the musicians who support this movement by wearing the t-shirts/accessories, talking about the movement and why they support it, and simply spreading the love.

At the bottom of this blog I posted TWLOHA's mission statement and the organization's main website. On their website you can find more information about the movement, along with many videos such as TWLOHA being included on CBS Sunday Morning's "Preventing Teen Suicide," which is also posted below. Towards the end of this video, the founder of TWLOHA explains how the movement started and the meaning behind it all.

As a side note, the founder of To Write Love On Her Arms, Jamie Tworkowski, will be at UW-Oshkosh on Wednesday, December 8th. The University Speaker Series is running this event.

MISSION

To Write Love On Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for those struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.


To Write Love On Her Arms (website)


TWLOHA on CBS Sunday Morning