Thank you, Jamie, for writing those beautiful and inspiring words. All of you amazing people at TWLOHA have inspired me to ask my pastor if I can organize a mini Fears vs Dreams project at my church...

1 | Left by Alissa Skinner | Jul. 7, 2011 at 1:21pm

You have inspired me to incorporate a Fears VS Dreams exhibit at our ETSU UChapter's Fall Tour. I am going to bring this up with the executive board later today.

2 | Left by Cheyna | Jul. 7, 2011 at 2:31pm

my dream needs to be stated before my fear... my dream was to find that one guy that loves me for all my faults... and i found him... the problem is he lives in michigan and im in california... so now my dream is to move near him.
my fear... is much more complicated. my fear is that once i get there, he will not want me. he will realise how worthless and stupid i am, then i will be stuck in a strange town all by myself with no one to talk to and nowhere to go..

3 | Left by Payden | Jul. 7, 2011 at 4:10pm

Payden,
No matter what happens with that one guy, you are NEVER worthless and you are NEVER stupid.
You are LOVED and VALUED, by those who know you and even by those who don't, including myself...I hope that you always remember that, because it is the truth.
~alissa~ Xx

4 | Left by Alissa Skinner | Jul. 7, 2011 at 4:20pm

First off, I'd like to let everyone know that someone loves you, your friends, co workers, family. They do need you, and without you maybe they'd be broken. You make an outstanding difference in the lives of almost everyone you meet.

My biggest fear is that I will never fullfill my biggest dream. Right now, my biggest dream is to help people, like how TWLOHA has helped me. To listen and share stories, and to turn on the light for someone. Even just one person.

My second biggest fear is that no one will ever think I'm good enough, or worth anything for just being myself. I'm broken, but I'm definate that I won't give up. Hopefully, being broken and healing will just help me with my dream. ^_^

5 | Left by Paige | Jul. 7, 2011 at 5:02pm

My biggest fear is relasping into my old addiction and for it eventually destorying me. For it to over-take my life and destroy eveyrthign I have worked so hard for. Entangled with that is struggling to figure out how I am going to stay clean for the rest of my life.

My biggest wish it to one day to reach out to people are hurting. The borken, the seemingly "hopless." Because no one is hopeless. I want to help to make things whole and beautfiul again. To tryand do what someone did for me.

6 | Left by jc | Jul. 7, 2011 at 10:34pm

My biggest fear is losing any more friends to " taking there own lives" that's how the teachers like to say it! My biggest dream is to be the best I can for my lost but not forgotten friend

7 | Left by Lyssa | Jul. 8, 2011 at 4:02am

my life i'm so scared and i just don't know what 2 do someone help me please i really truly need it

8 | Left by breanna | Jul. 8, 2011 at 8:33am

Breanna,
I don't know you or what's going on in your life right now, but please know that you are loved.

9 | Left by Amber | Jul. 8, 2011 at 10:42am

I have recetnly gone through a divorce that I neither wanted nor did I see coming. After being married for more than 20 years I still love and care for this person. My days, nights, and dreams are filled with their thoughts and memories. I cry dayly and just wish I could wake up from a bad dream. I have recently started praying that God would just take me and I honestly believe that would make it all better. My biggest fear is waking up each and every day without her here with me. I am in therapy, but nothing seems to help.

10 | Left by Anonymous | Jul. 8, 2011 at 1:36pm

This video was so beautiful, and so inspiring.
Thank you.

11 | Left by Anon | Jul. 8, 2011 at 5:27pm

My biggest fear is to fail at my dreams, My greatest dream is to get pass the past and on to my chances of being a doctor.

12 | Left by Beccah | Jul. 9, 2011 at 11:03am

My biggest fear is that I'm going to fail in life. I'm scared that I'm going to lose friends, family, fail my exams.. I guess I'm just scared that I'm going to give up.
My biggest dream is to become a writer. I want to inspire people the way I have been inspired here. I want to leave the past behind me and move on, while not forgetting... I don't just want to write, I want to create a world that will inspire my readers, so that they will never give up... and hopefully, I won't either.

Thank you TWLOHA.. this video is so beautiful

13 | Left by Rowann x | Jul. 10, 2011 at 8:07am

My biggest fear is that my mom will never be happy with what I do.Some days I feel like there's no point in even trying anymore. On these days I think about TWLOHA and their beliefs that we all are loved and have something worth living for. And that brings me to my greatest dream, to help save and change lives for the better and inspire people to never give up on their dreams or lives.

14 | Left by Michelle | Jul. 10, 2011 at 2:45pm

This page & everybody one here is so helpful . & helped me

15 | Left by Becca B-loff | Jul. 12, 2011 at 10:59am

My biggest fear is that I will die too young, and I would never live the life I was supposed to live. The thought of not giving life, love this life, and love another human being. See your children grow up, see your grandchildren and be the one whose "old" in this world, the wise one. It frightens me of the thought that I can be the one who can't live through a life like that!

My greatest dream is to help people through my job. I want to be a nurse, I'm not going to give up my hope on that dream! I want to help people who need a hand to hold, a smile to see and the voice to tell them that everything will become alright!


Thank you so much TWLOHA, this video (as people have said) is so inspiring, beautiful and helpful!

16 | Left by Anne-Line | Jul. 13, 2011 at 10:29am

my biggest fear is to be left lone, to be used, and most of all told that i don't matter to the ones that i love.

my biggest dream is to make others feel happy through music. because music is beautiful. and music has helped me and my friends a lot. and i want to bring that feeling to others.

17 | Left by Tyler Dewey | Jul. 14, 2011 at 6:46am

This made me tear up..amazing how powerful words are; and what they mean to people. Even though that video was only like 2 minutes long, that was the best 2 minutes ever. You have no idea how great that made me feel.

My fear- my scars will never fade and the temptation will always be present; that the feeling of lonliness wont ever go away

Dream(s)- To find someone to look past the mask; the cuts; the scars. To see the real me and love me for WHO I AM, not who im suppose to be. Ohh and to save someone like me before it gets out of control; to help them before they hit rock bottom...

TWLOHA Team, you are my hero(s)

P.S , I went to warped tour in houston, TX i left a drawing on the fear vs dreams table; if you got it im not sure. Just letting you know, that drawing was inspired by YOU.

18 | Left by Stephanie | Jul. 14, 2011 at 8:50pm

I fear and dream of many things. I guess the number one for both of them are these.
Ifear that I'll die alone, not knowing if someone truly and honstly loves me or not.
I dream that I'll climb out of depression and be happy without too many worries.

19 | Left by stayin'alive | Jul. 15, 2011 at 6:39am

First I would like to say that these questions are very important because it is true, my biggest fear and greatest dream, those are things that I base most of my life on. So, I'll start with my greatest dream which is to inspire people through music by being in a band and then starting my own record label. After that I would like to start a Teen Help center where volunteers can help teens who have no support make their dreams come true. This is important to me because I went through a three year depression and I have recently come to terms that depression isnt just going to go away and I'm going to have to deal with huge moments of weakness my whole life and I want people to know that things get better, that they're not alone, and there is a support group waiting to help them. Now my biggest fear would be failing my greatest dream. Ever since I've found TWLOHA and my passion for music I knew my future was music and helping people and I plan on achieving my goals.
P.S. I ordered a shirt and got the Fears V. Dreams postcard which is now hanging on my wall to inspire me everyday

20 | Left by Tasha | Jul. 15, 2011 at 9:01pm

First up dreams can come true & fears can be conquered but right now my life is a confusion i dont even believe im pretty so i shouidnt be giving out advice.To be honest i dont know my place on earth but i know i'll get to where im going because my fear is the real world but im positive your all beautiful in & out im just not so sure i'll be loved by anyone but my fam but running away from my fears is'nt an option i have to face the world!love you all

21 | Left by Destini | Jul. 15, 2011 at 9:16pm

i think everyones story should be heard and videos of this should be set out on you tube so more people can tell their story. since i heard of this web site i've tried to face my fears. I guess i'm just afraid of the world becaues no one gets me.I can't be myself cuz people have this pretty little picture in their heads of who i'm suppose to be. Really i'm deeply into poetry, i sing, & my fav music groups are paramore, panic at the disco, Lincoln Park, & Evenesence. My fav singers are Kerli koin, & Lady GaGa. my fav colors are Black, Purple, White, & Neon Green. Also i feel like i can be myself on this website. THANX TWLOHA!!!!!

22 | Left by Destini | Jul. 16, 2011 at 9:30pm

my biggest fear is lose myself by trying to make everthing right for erverybody else but me

my greatest dream is to show myself as I am and don't worry about if someone likes me

23 | Left by dany | Jul. 17, 2011 at 2:34pm

My biggest fear is finally giving up and doing what I've always backed out of, committing suicide. About a year ago, the thoughts became actions and since then they are always along the surface. I haven't hurt myself yet...

My biggest dream is to be a successful writer. It's the only thing keeping me alive.

Thank you for this video, it made me cry.

24 | Left by Kay | Jul. 17, 2011 at 11:40pm

My greatest fear: Losing everything important to me, and falling back into the deep depression I was once in.
My greatest dream: to have my voice heard and help everyone who is or has gone through times in their life where they just felt like giving up.

I care deeply about the world and the people in it. No one deserves to be bullied, abused, or broken of spirit. We all deserve a chance in this world. [DELETE] cyberbullying. Mend the hearts that were broken. Be the band-Aid that stops the bleeding.

25 | Left by Caitlin | Jul. 18, 2011 at 2:25pm

my fear: i will let my past hold my future hostage.
my dream: to comfortable and confident in my own skin and to have my feelings, desires, thoughts, and opinions matter to someone, anyone.

26 | Left by davina | Jul. 19, 2011 at 12:28am

my dream- to leave this life quietly, peacefully, and most importantly, quickly.
my fear- my mother will not be able to afford another funeral.

27 | Left by Anon | Jul. 19, 2011 at 12:36am

my fear:to never get out of the dark that has been with me since I was young, and melt away into nothing that no one cares about or remembers.
my dream:to be simply happy,to know what carefree feels like.

28 | Left by Emily | Jul. 19, 2011 at 7:42am

I hope each of you is aware that you only fail when you stop trying…when you give up, or worse, give in. Your dreams should inspire you to throw your fears aside and just do something….what is your dream and what can you to TODAY to make it become a reality? There is always something….practice your guitar, write another poem, study for that test, say hi to the person that you want to talk to….Find a positive action to take to make your dream come true, each day. My scars may have slightly faded, but they are still there…I’ve been where many of you are now and know what is outside of the dark, the doubt, the depression…but only YOU can change your perspective…. I leave you will love and 7 simple words…. "Never Give Up and Never Give In…."

29 | Left by Anon | Jul. 19, 2011 at 9:56am

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone at To Write Love On Her Arms, you have truly helped what I have been going through. I always feel alone. This video alone helps me. Thank you for this video and for everything...

Fear: Of ending up alone

Dream; Of moving to New York and becoming a fashion designer.

I love this whole program. I use to cut my friends and this program helped. I bought a bracelet and I use to wear it all the time. I put it away after I got better. Things have been getting worse again but this video, has really changed my life. I am going to start wearing my bracelet again. Thank everyone again.

30 | Left by Alyssa | Jul. 19, 2011 at 7:59pm

My fear is ending up alone,and having nobody love me.
Or dying.Never getting out of the dark hole I am.
Dream:being in a band or singer.

31 | Left by Bailey | Jul. 20, 2011 at 6:37pm

my biggest fear.. that im going to be like this forver. that no one will be able to save me. that ill never be happy again. my friends will forget me. and my parents will forever be to involved with my brother or something else to be there for me.and my brother will forget me when his girlfriend had the baby.. that ill kill myself one day and no one will miss me. my biggest dream, to be loved by someone who makes me feel good about mself. to have a strong relationship with my parents. to have my big brother start acting like my big brother again. to be saved from all of this..and for all my scars to go away.

32 | Left by Allison | Jul. 21, 2011 at 5:00pm

my biggest fear is that ill never be happy again, that illl end up killin myself to get away from the pain, that everyone will turn on me
my dream, is to sing and to be a lawyer, to be loved ingeneral.

33 | Left by Mandie | Jul. 22, 2011 at 11:48am

My biggest fear is *Blades* because you see i self harm, it's not nice but it's my only release.
My greatest dream is to just stop giving up self harming because i'm hurting everyone around me at the same time.
you don't ever want to start self harming, it starts on with small tiny cuts and they just get bigger and deeper.

34 | Left by Georgia. | Jul. 23, 2011 at 11:30am

My biggest fear is being alone. Loneliness kills me. My dream is to find somebody who I can be with forever so I don't have to be lonely.

35 | Left by Garrett Clark | Jul. 25, 2011 at 11:12am

My fear is letting my self harm and these thoughts in my head be the end
My biggest dream is getting better.
Thank you Jamie for these words, once again you've inspired me to keep fighting for my dream.

36 | Left by Dominque | Jul. 25, 2011 at 8:40pm

I'm pretty sure no one will ever see this (and truly, who would care if they did!?), so I feel strangely safe sharing.

Fear: that the thoughts of making it all end is actually starting to sound like a viable, plausible welcome answer.

Dream: Somehow it all becomes worth it, means something and true hope is not just a figment of my imagination.

37 | Left by Anon | Jul. 25, 2011 at 10:50pm

My biggest fear is losing the ones I love, and that someday i'm just gonna be pushed too far & i wont be as lucky as to fail at suicide again. My biggest dream is to be happy with the choices i make in my life and to make a change in someone's life for the better. I want to help people with their problems because I don't want anyone to have to go through what I did alone.

38 | Left by Taylor | Jul. 26, 2011 at 12:44am

my biggest fear: that my friends, my family, everyone, will leave me and i'll be all alone forever. that i will never be good enough for anyone or anything just the way i am. that i will never be able to stop cutting.

my greatest dream: to be able to know without any doubts that i have people in my life who truly love me. to play guitar and sing in a band. to play professional soccer. to have a positive impact on someone's life. to have my story and my scars help someone see that there really is hope.

39 | Left by Ellis | Jul. 26, 2011 at 7:35pm

my biggest fear is to be forgotten, that ill fail, and ill fall into another depression and not be able to over come it.

my greatest dream is to be a band manager and to show my dad who I AM and what i believe in.

40 | Left by em | Aug. 4, 2011 at 8:55am

My biggest fear is that my ex and I will not get back together. I am so madly in love with this man and he says he is in love with me too, but we just can not get things together for some reason. I think it's because we are both afraid of getting hurt again, we will not just go for it and make it work. IT IS POSSIBLE!!!
My biggest dream is that I/we have or family (myself, my ex, & our children) back together, living for each other- living each other no matter what may come up...

41 | Left by Mandy | Aug. 4, 2011 at 5:54pm

My biggest dream is to become improtant in the small town i live in. i want people to know who i am because i have done good things for them.
my biggest fear is letting people down or failing at what i do.

42 | Left by Sarah | Aug. 6, 2011 at 1:04pm

In, October, 2010, I took a gun to my head trying to commit suicide. I was only 13 and I suffered from depression and didn't know who to go to about it. Thank you TWLOHA, you really helped me.

43 | Left by Beth | Aug. 6, 2011 at 3:16pm

My biggest fear is to ruin my witness to all the people in my life. I know my God is bigger than any mistake I can make, but I just want to do everything I can to further His kingdom.

My biggest dream is to live as selflessly as possible and have a family that fears and loves God with all we are. I'm single now and just praying for that woman that God has for me. God saved my life from depression and cutting, now I just need to wait for His call.

44 | Left by Jasen | Aug. 13, 2011 at 11:41pm

My biggest dream is to come out of my shell and be someone important to lose the words "your worthless,fat,stupid,dump,hated" and much more


My biggest fear is to continue with my bad ways of quieting the voices in my head to erace and keep all my scars gone and i dont know if i can do it anymore.

45 | Left by Ali | Aug. 14, 2011 at 8:31pm

Does anyone know the name of the song at the end of this video? Please let me know, it would mean a lot to me

46 | Left by MARIANA | Aug. 24, 2011 at 8:40pm

My biggest fear is defiantly not being able to stop cutting and losing friends because of it.


My biggest dream is getting over my self-harm addiction and becoming a doctor :)

47 | Left by sage | Aug. 28, 2011 at 6:19pm

Everything about this is truly beautiful. Thank you, Jamie. You're precious.

48 | Left by Aly McDaniel | Aug. 29, 2011 at 12:00pm

I can't tell you how many times I've watched this video. Whenever I feel like doing something stupid, it's the perfect reminder that there is more out there for us. There's more than the pain that feels unbearable right now.
Today, my biggest fear is to lose my faith and let these demons get the best of me.
My greatest dream is to overcome all of this, live life singing at the top of my lungs for the One who loves us most, and encourage as many people as possible along the way.

49 | Left by Cate Siobhan | Sep. 6, 2011 at 3:49am

My greatest fear, is that I wont be able to stop, before it's too late.

My greatest dream, To become the person I was always meant to be.

50 | Left by Kyla | Feb. 26, 2012 at 6:39pm

My greatest dream is.. To do something with my life, preferably helping people, instead of hurting them..
My biggest fear is never figuring out who I am, and my life completely crashing down further..

51 | Left by Rita | Mar. 20, 2012 at 3:17pm

Fear- To fail in life.
Dream- To become a motivational speaker.

52 | Left by Caygirl13 | Mar. 25, 2012 at 7:00pm