I just love hearing TWLOHA anywhere. It helps people find out more about it. I <3 TWLOHA. Helped me a lot. Thanks. :]

1 | Left by Dani | Sep. 13, 2008 at 4:06am

I am a professor in a theological school, but more than that I speak to many youth and college students every year. I have been telling this remarkable story. Movements change the world, always have. This is a movement. I have met so many young ladies who have shown me their scars and been encouraged more and more by Renee's story. And many have found hope in Christ, who knows something about scars...
Thanks for telling the story. Thanks for loving people. May the movement spread to all ages, all peoples.

2 | Left by alvin Reid | Sep. 13, 2008 at 5:22am

I was stoked the whole day waiting for NBC to come on i usally dont watch NBC. I called all my friends to come over and we watched it together it was fun.

3 | Left by Austin | Sep. 13, 2008 at 10:13am

I watched the NBC special last night and was extremely encouraged to see people out there doing what I have been trying to do for a few years now. I too suffered from depression and self harm for years. I feel that God has called me into a ministry to serve Him by telling people that they are loved and they are not alone and God can get them through anything they face. I am the prime example of someone who has made terrible choices and suffered from terrible addiction but in God's great mercy and grace He loved me through it to be happy and healthy. If there is any way I can help you in your work please let me know. Also, if you would like to know more of my story check out my book "God is Always There" by Tracy Lewis. I give countless books away in hopes to reach the hurting out there. My friend and I in Mercy and Grace Ministries have taken our stories to Africa this summer and found that people from all over the world suffer from these devistating things that render them helpless and feeling hopeless.

4 | Left by Tracy | Sep. 13, 2008 at 12:15pm

Unfortunately, I was not able to watch the news clip on the TV, but I did watch it on the website. I have known about TWLOHA for a while, maybe a little over a year and a half and this was amazing that it was actually on the news. I have been waiting for this to happen for a long time, but it has never come up until now. I do suffer from depression and I would just like to say thank you because you have helped me in my own way even though you have never contacted me in any way before. So, thank you, very much.

5 | Left by Alex | Sep. 13, 2008 at 9:22pm

I have known about TWLOHA for a couple months now.
I was introduced to it by some of my online friends.
The friends who are helping me through the depression I'm weaving in and out of.
And I wanted to say:
This story, this love, the one Love Is The Movement tee I purchased, this company, have all kept me from ruining my life.
I love you all and God bless.
-Hannah

6 | Left by Hannah | Sep. 13, 2008 at 9:34pm

I was very excited to see TWLOHA on the news! I've struggled for many years and went to rehab this summer. What you guys are doing is amazing! God is really moving throughout this organzation and He has many MANY more things in store for you guys! I was freaking out when I saw TWLOHA on TV! I ran into my kitchen to get my mom. I use to not be open with her, but I recently showed her about TWLOHA and she saw how passionate I am about what you all are doing. I was so happy to see that you are reaching so many more people. Renee is my hero. She really inspires me in so many ways. Now I'm not afraid to tell my story because I see how one story can help so many people. Even if it is hard to talk about because its uncomfortable, it needs to be talked about. If people are unaware of these problems we can't help me. One of my biggest dreams is to help people that have the problems that I use to have. My other dream is to meet Jamie and Renee! I can't thank you enough for how much you have inspired me! Thank you SO SO MUCH!

I'll keep praying for this organzation to reach many more people!

Love,
Erin Hotchkiss

7 | Left by Erin Hotchkiss | Sep. 13, 2008 at 9:36pm

I'm glad that the story was aired and i hope twloha keeps getting attention cause it really does help people , i myself have suffered from depression and cutting as well for the last 16 years now and depression has also run in my family (cause my aunt tried to commit suicide while babysitting me when i was 8 yrs. old) and it wasn't until these last 2 years that i had finally gone without cutting myself and unfortunately i relapsed 2 weeks ago , but i hope to finally be able to stop cutting after that relapse , so keep up the good work cause you really are helping people.

8 | Left by Nicole | Sep. 13, 2008 at 10:31pm

I thankfully was able to watch this.
TWLOHA has been an amazing support for me for this past little while, and I've begin to realize that I am not alone, and that there are people out there who love me.
I wear my TWLOHA shirt when I work as a waitress, and get countless questions from people, asking what it means. I'm glad I am able to get the word out, and hopefully give people the same sense of hope and support this organization has given me.

I thank you.

9 | Left by Ashley | Sep. 14, 2008 at 11:25pm

I was so excited when I saw the bulletins on myspace that TWLOHA was going to be on the news. I ran to the living room and stole the remote from my dad. Although short, it was very moving. It gave me chills to see Renee and Jamie reading Renee's story. I was touched. I am very passionate about TWLOHA and this was incredible to see all the wonderful work you all have put into this organization being broadcasted all over the news. I pray that many people were touched by your message and Renee's story. I know I have been. Thank you all for being so incredible and for being so brave in sharing this with the world.

Love,
Chelsea Tubridy.
God Bless.

10 | Left by Chelsea Tubridy | Sep. 15, 2008 at 5:43am

I have a "love" tattoo on my arm, and for the past 2 years, have been trying to get people to understand why...

My dad called me on Friday night and said he had seen your story on the News. He said he finally understands now how far and deep it goes. He was touched. I think it's lovely.

Thank you for all you do. Be well,

Jamie

11 | Left by Jamie | Sep. 15, 2008 at 6:34am

I was so excited to see TWLOHA on the news.

I wish the news person coulda shown a little more emotion, though... Jamie, I've seen you on youtube, on myspace, and I met you. When I read what you write I hear your voice in my head. You really believe it. You really do show love to all of us. She just talks in a very monotonish robotic voice... next time, you should talk more.

Thank you. <3

12 | Left by Sarah | Sep. 15, 2008 at 1:05pm

I was a leader at a church summer camp this past summer and the worship team's guitarist was wearing a "To Wear Love On Her Arms" shirt. I really wanted to know what it meant, but I never got a chance to ask him. Yesterday, I saw someone on livejournal.com writing about TWLOHA, and I didn't know what the acronym stood for, so I looked it up. I read through your site, and bought a shirt yesterday. While I never cut myself, I lived through depression while in high school. I am in love with this movement, and cannot wait to where the shirt so people can ask what its for.

Keep up the good work. God Bless, Jamie H.

13 | Left by Jamie H. | Sep. 16, 2008 at 12:10pm

My name is Allison, and I am 16 and a half. My mom actually saw the special. I suppose it was a re-run of it because it was real late at night. She told me about it and figured it would be a good thing for me, since I've battled with many things in the past couple of years. They include, severe depression, severe anxiety,PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and self injury. I also had a period of time where I thought that smoking pot would make me not want to hurt myself, but boy, let me tell ya, it was way worse than I could have ever dreamed. For about 2 years my self injury was unnoticed by friends and family alike. I was lost, and so very alone. Theres alot more of my story that is yet to be told to all of you, but that will have to wait until another time. Until I can come up with enough courage to re-tell it.
This could be a good thing for me, or maybe not. All I can do is wait and see. Thanks.

14 | Left by Allison | Sep. 18, 2008 at 4:41pm

I just want to say how amazing i think you guys are as people. you've changed so many lives for the better, whether it was actually saving a life, or someone buying a tshirt for the cause. I came across twloha because i love the rocket summer and paramore and i never knew what the shirts meant and when i looked it up, i absolutely fell in love with you guys, my friend committed suicide last october and that changed my life. Recently another one of my friends was threatening to and i didnt think they would do it, but that is what i thought about my other friend so i didnt want to take any chances, so 5 am in the morning i left my house to make sure she was ok. I do believe Rescue is possible. shes ok, and im pretty sure nothing like that will ever happen again. She texted me after i left 4 hours later and told me how good of a friend i was and that shes glad to have me in her life. You have had this same affect on so many people without even meeting them. You are just amazing.<3

-Taylor

15 | Left by Taylor | Sep. 25, 2008 at 8:05am

i just wanted to say that what you guys are doing is amazing. i know that this has help me see beacuse i use to cut myself. my friend showed me this website and i absolutley fell in love with it. i believe that rescue is possible. i know people who have cut themselves, and who have thought of suicide. i have even thought of suicide and have even tried it before. but then i realised that god put me on earth for a reason, and that reason is to live, and to live life to my fullest. i am happy that my attempt did not work out and that i am still alive today. if i had not lived, i wouldnt of met some friends that i have now, or do the experiences that i have done. and i am sure if i did go along with it my friends would be deeply hurt. i want to help people who have cut themselves or have thought about suicide. i want to help people through these type of problems or have thought about this. because no one should have to go through life thinking that they are alone. but i just wanted to let you guys know that you are absolutley amazing and i am so glad that i have found this website <3

16 | Left by maria | Sep. 28, 2008 at 3:59pm

It was great to see twloha on the news someone told me about this site and said it would be good for me
this site inspires me

17 | Left by Dakota | Oct. 9, 2008 at 6:43am

fantastic story...love it...jamie, you and your team are an inspiration to us all...keep up the amazing work....peace....mike.

18 | Left by mike foster | Oct. 13, 2008 at 5:45pm

i just would like to thank jamie for all his hard work and renee for sharing her story. this orginization is truly inspiring to me. i have suffered from depression and self injury. i use to cut myself every night. i stopped for a few months but unfortunately relapsed. i also came very close to committing suicide. i am only fourteen years old and many of my friends have gone through the same things. my friend lost a friend to suicide a year ago and it hurts me so much to see her pain. she has also tried to kill herself and i try to help her as much as i can. sometimes you just feel so alone but i have learned to talk to people about my problems and i am on a road to recovery. i came across twloha when i spotted a shirt in hot topic. i love wearing it because when people ask me what it means i feel like i am spreading the word of twloha and i hope i can help others through that. i am so happy that i am still alive today. i hate to think about all the people i wouldnt have met and all the experiences that i would have missed if i had gone through with that action. once again, thank you for all your help. much love, lauren <3

19 | Left by lauren | Nov. 20, 2008 at 8:10pm

Where do I start? This organization is doing SO much for people throughout the world. Myself included!! I have been struggling with suicidal depression since I was 12 years old. I am now 6 months away from being 18 years old. It has been a long and really hard, terrible road. I used to be able to say, "It's been 2 years and 4 months since I last cut myself", thinking it was a huge accomplishment and that the amount of time is what made it so huge, but I was wrong. I relapsed, it has now been 2 months and 1 day. I have tried to kill myself a total of 8 times. I still have not been successful. There comes a point where you look at it and you are like wow, I'm still here. God must really have a plan for my life and a purpose in all of this or I woudn't be here anymore. It is a daily struggle not to, but I have hope. I know I can overcome the addiction and the thought process to go along with it. Over the years I have had alot of friends there to help me, but deep down I don't think I was as committed to quitting and getting help as they were. My latest struggles are as follows, and trust me they are still in the making, but I know I will make it through. I have been in a relationship for the last 7 months. It's been really hard all in itself. My parents were not supportive up until a week ago, not at all. They were trying to keep him away from me at all costs. Little did they know, that was the worst thing they could have done for me. When I turn 18 they are going to accept him and learn to get to know him instead of judging him for his past. It has been one of the longest, hard things for me to deal with ever. You know what though? I would do it over again in a heartbeat. It has made people realize after everything the two of us have been through in the last 7 months that we really love each other and that we aren't making a mistake. God has placed us here together for a divine purpose. He has been arrested over me because of the way my parents were thinking (it really was senseless)he has done so many things and still has stuck by me even though my parents have put him through hell. I am so very lucky to have a man like him in my life. He loves me and appreciates me for who I am. I have issues, but he has chosen to love me despite it all. He truly is my angel. I have done so much =[[. I really wish things could have gone smoother and he would have gotten hurt less because I love him more than anything and I hate hurting him, but we have gotten through it. I have learned through him and one of my other very close friend, the only two people I have at this point, to love myself. I have learned that self injury does not only hurt me, but it hurts everyone that cares about me too. I have learned to talk things out and try to get help before I resort to things like that. My boyfriend, Josh, and my best friend, Brandi, are the best things to ever happen to me with the exception of God. To Write Love On Her Arms is the most amazing organization that has helped me learn to deal with and cope with the issues I have today in a healthy way. I have faith and a hope that I will never have to look my boyfriend in the eyes with tears streaming down his face and tell him I cut myself ever again. I will never be able to get those feelings and images of pain out of my head, the pain I caused because I chose to give in. I have faith and a hope that I will never have to disappoint or hurt my best friend in telling her I did it again. I don't regret anything I've gone through and I don't regret the things I've done, they are learning experiences, but honestly if you haven't started cutting or haven't tried to kill yourself, but are thinking of it. Talk to someone. Once you start something it's so very hard to stop. They really are addictions. Emotional pain becomes physical pain and TRUST ME the emotional pain doesn't go away just because you did that, most likely it is only going to make it worse. I say all this just to tell you there is hope. People do care. On the other side of your storm there is someone who needs you, who needs your story of success, to know they can make it through too. I am truly blessed to have a best friend and a boyfriend and even a God who love me more than I loved myself, and who have stuck by me through hell. THAT IS TRUE LOVE!! Even when things get rough, they are right there with you, telling you that you will make it and that you are strong enough. You are loved. I love you. I may not even know you, but believe you me, I DO love you. Anyone who has a heart and is so strong to go through this, has my respect and my love. Each and every one of you are a true inspiration. It is a fight, keep on fighting until the storm has past.

Love Always,
Mya

20 | Left by Mya | May. 11, 2009 at 10:49am