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Hey friends!
I'm sitting outside of starbucks in Winter Park right now
and I just wanted to take a moment to share some exciting things with
you.Hey friends!
I'm sitting outside of starbucks in Winter Park right now and I just wanted to take a moment to share some exciting things with you. I have seen some beautiful things born from a conversation that occured one night just over two years ago, stories of redemption and hope and the struggle to find them, and since then have been priviledged to watch the growing response. I am humbled and overjoyed to share more of my story firsthand. My book, Purpose for the Pain, is a compilation of journals that I kept through my journey from addiction to the daily fight for recovery. It is my hope to provide you with a tangible example of the redemption in my life that you may be encouraged to find it in your own story. My desire is to be transparent, as ugly and awkward as it may be, from the darkest of
corners to the most beautiful parts, and everything in between. I hope that by giving you this piece of my heart you might be inspired, enlightened, and comforted in each of your journeys, knowing that you do not travel alone. I fiercely believe that there is nothing that
cannot be redeemed and that the fight for it is worth it. Secrets keep us sick. This is my attempt to shed light on the dark that it may no longer have power, and defuse the lie that our burdens should be kept silent. I would encourage you to write, to speak, to dream, to fight for truth and healing in your own lives. This is my story, offered to
you, that you may find yours.
Renee
Renee's book, PURPOSE FOR THE PAIN, is now available for pre-order in the TWLOHA Online Store.
Orders will ship 8/23.
TWLOHA began with Renee's story. Purpose for the Pain is Renee's story in her words; a collection of handwritten journals documenting her journey from addiction to sobriety and pain to hope. Over 300 pages.
WARNING: This book contains mature and graphic content relating to the issues that Renee has struggled with (depression, addiction, self-injury, suicide, sexual abuse). Please use your discretion. We believe that the book is ultimately an honest story of hope and redemption, but parts of the story are very painful.Posted in General by Garth Humbert
Comments (12)
im 14 and i frist wrote a suicide letter when i was 12. i feel like im not important anymore and theres so much going on at home right now.
1 | Left by Alyssa | Apr. 2, 2009 at 5:30pm
Alyssa- I am here to tell you that no matter what your story is you and your story are very important!!!
May peace come to you today and last the rest of your life!!!
2 | Left by Brittany | Apr. 3, 2009 at 3:02pm
Lots of love to you Alyssa.
Praying for you.
3 | Left by Victoria | Apr. 4, 2009 at 1:40pm
I got this book for Christmas, and already I've read the whole thing. Renee's life sounds just like how mine use to be.
Renee && TWLOHA are my hero!!!
4 | Left by melissa | Apr. 4, 2009 at 1:53pm
i love the book. it goes with me everywhere. when im down because of my mother i go and read that, and somehow it makes me feel that i dont have it that bad, that someone had it worse off then me. its an amazing book, my favorite i have ever owned.
5 | Left by sami | Apr. 7, 2009 at 7:05am
Im am also only 14 and already understand how it feels to just want to runaway from it all and die. I suffer from depression and have for a while and have a constant feeling of being alone. Not only do i suffer from this my dad is also depressed and bipolar and constantly on pills and I have to take care of him alone and I am sooo scared of being like him when i get older. I just always feel like everyone leaves me starting with my mom but my twin, best friend, Susie promised she wouldn't and i believe her without her i think i would be dead right now and i have tried to died before but it didnt work. I love what this site is doing because i am starting to get help and however else needs it needs to know about this organization
Thanks!!!!.... Kris
6 | Left by kris | Apr. 14, 2009 at 3:01pm
I have not gone through anything like the things that I read on here. And I really do find myself fortunate that I havent. But it just makes me really want to help somebody who has to go through such pain. I have cut myself. And done a lot more self destructing things. But I see that it was really pointless because the reason that I was doign it wasn't half as bad as what other people go through.
7 | Left by Barbara | Apr. 18, 2009 at 1:10pm
incredible book. read it in two days. =]
renee yohe is an inspiration..
8 | Left by ash | Apr. 22, 2009 at 7:42am
I haven't read the book YET, but i'm planning on reading it as soon as I can.
I read all these comments and i'm amazed by all that people have gone through, and the struggles they endure. I haven't had nearly as many bad things happen to me. And yet, I'm still seriously depressed. I used to cut, but I'm trying to stop. I'll pray for all of you and I hope that happiness will soon be coming your way :)
9 | Left by Nicole | Apr. 30, 2009 at 6:31pm
i'm 14 and i've been struggling with depression for 2 years now, most people dont understand what it feels like.but with this website people can understand
10 | Left by Shelbie | May. 3, 2009 at 4:28pm
at the ages of aout 11 or 12- 14, I was depressed, severly. This site explains it, I have gotten better since, and is now 16. I promis you all in the shadows there is healing and good treatment out there.
11 | Left by Kim | May. 7, 2009 at 1:39pm
I'm going to go get your book read it and see where it takes me. And if you can or find it in your time to respond to me I would like to ask you the purpose in writing a suicide note if your family doesn't care to read it, and if it will only make your family hate you more. I have nothing to say to my family so I would never write a suicide note they aren't worth my time but my life isn't worth much either so why does it matter whether I live or die.~Kellie~
12 | Left by Kellie | Nov. 12, 2009 at 7:45pm
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