It is all about building relationships and making connections with people, and through those connections we can truly begin to serve and live life together.

1 | Left by Grant Floering | Mar. 29, 2011 at 11:33pm

Thank you. That's all I really want to say. For the work that you have done
and the work that you continue to do, for spreading the message of hope, love, healing and community - thank you. To everyone at TWLOHA, you inspire and amaze me. Keep up the good work. Blessings.
- Alissa

2 | Left by Alissa skinner | Mar. 29, 2011 at 11:34pm

It is all about building relationships and making connections with people, and through those connections we can truly begin to serve and live life together.

3 | Left by Grant Floering | Mar. 29, 2011 at 11:35pm

I have the Write shirt. I can't wait til summer comes and I can wear it without a jacket so people can read the words and be inspired.
Thank you for everything this movement has accomplished - so many friends of mine I met through the London meet-and-greet, and these blogs always help.

4 | Left by Clare O'Shea | Mar. 30, 2011 at 3:53am

I was at that show. The day means alot to me. It's a day that is forever in my heart & mind. Mostly because I spent it with my friend Cindy. Plus it's the first time I heard about twloha and it's forever changed my life. Thanks.

5 | Left by Darlene | Mar. 30, 2011 at 7:03am

I've wanted this shirt for awhile, so I'll definitely be picking it up at Hot Topic soon.
Thanks for everything, Jamie, God bless. You've been able to help so many people. :)
† Rebecca

6 | Left by xRebeccax | Mar. 30, 2011 at 3:54pm

I'm a real big fan of that last paragraph. (:

7 | Left by Kendra | Mar. 30, 2011 at 7:58pm

thank you, twloha!!

8 | Left by gludz | Mar. 31, 2011 at 7:24am

It's awesome if you feel TWLOHA is still at the beginning of this journey. After all that has happened in just the first 5 years, I'm excited for what the next 5 years will bring! I believe you said it best in your first writings when you wrote, "... this is not the end of your story..." Simple words, yet words which say so much. ((Hugs)) and a HUGE thank you! :)

9 | Left by wendy Bradley | Mar. 31, 2011 at 4:15pm

YOURE FRIENDS WITH JON FOREMAN?????? LUCKYYYYYYYYYY

10 | Left by jon | Mar. 31, 2011 at 4:41pm

TWLOHA you are Awesome! Love to you all!

11 | Left by Amanda Watts | Mar. 31, 2011 at 6:03pm

Phenomenal. I'm on it.

12 | Left by Branden Harvey | Apr. 1, 2011 at 12:27am

"Our original Title shirt showed up with profanity and "religious language" printed inside (both violations of HT policy) and yet they couldn't keep the things in stock." -Is this something to be proud of? Further more, I think this blog is a cry for help, maybe your not selling enough shirt at HT. I still don't understand why, if you're helping so many people is there no other way for you to raise money (grants, funding etc.)

13 | Left by George | Apr. 1, 2011 at 9:46am

TWLOHA has inspired me so much. i created a page on facebook called project make a change. it's for people who struggle w/ self injury like i used to its also to get together a group of people to witness to people & let them know that they arent alone & there is hope for a brighter future please check i out & join. :) thank you

14 | Left by carissa | Apr. 1, 2011 at 11:03am

I love TWLOHA, it's helped me so much to see the light within myself. I think it's great that the shirts are at Hot Topic; they'll reach a lot more people there (all my friends shop there). I don't go to the mall much, but I did recently and my boyfriend bought the TWLOHA black and blue bracelet for me there because he knows how much it means to me. I respect you all so much for reaching out to those of us who are sometimes almost unreachable.
God Bless
Peace Be With You

15 | Left by Eleaza | Apr. 2, 2011 at 2:30pm

I just wanted to say Thank You to Jamie and the entire TWLOHA team! This movement has helped me find light and love within myself and everyone around me. It was amazing meeting you at WPI last week and I hope to be able to see you speak again soon! Love Is The Movement.
Love always, Amanda

16 | Left by Amanda | Apr. 3, 2011 at 11:09am

They didn’t have the shirt at Mall of America (Minneapolis, MN) =(

17 | Left by Rachel Nicole | Apr. 3, 2011 at 3:24pm

Ive been dying to get one but they dont have this shirt at my HT :((

18 | Left by Kayla | Apr. 5, 2011 at 5:41am

I've been wanting a T-shirt forever but I'm afraid my parents will ask why I want one and what it means. My friend said she'd buy me one for my birthday. Guess what? It's my half-birthday in a month. Maybe I can talk her into getting me one then.

19 | Left by Brooke | Apr. 5, 2011 at 7:03am

Thank you for everything you've done in my life and in my friend's lives. Because of TWLOHA, I'm getting help for my cutting addiction next week. Thank you so so much for EVERYTHING you do.

20 | Left by Melissa | Apr. 7, 2011 at 5:09pm

I had no clue what this was until today when my school had the band VOTA come and one of the members was wearing a shirt. I got home a looked it up, and this is great!

21 | Left by Lilly | Apr. 12, 2011 at 3:13pm

I struggled with a lot of things in highschool...my boyfriend at the time had known about this...he had me look this up, and while i was waiting for the site to load he'd told me what this whole thing was all about. Ever since he and I have been incredibly huge fans of this.....it's an amazing thing. We both love what this stands for, the support it gives...and the fact the hot topic sells the shirts, is great ^_^ We love everything it stands for....thank you so much.....

22 | Left by Cortney | Apr. 13, 2011 at 10:19pm

I have struggled with bullying since the third grade and last year was pushed to the edge and I attempted suicide. This year I am a sophomore in high school and still being bullied. I have been thinking about suicide again this year. I really think I have depression but there's no way my parents would believe me. I have a To Write Love On Her Arms bracelet and a Love is the Movement bracelet but not a shirt I would like one but I want the one that is neon and that can only be bought online. :( Maybe someone could buy one for me :)

23 | Left by Ali | Apr. 15, 2011 at 3:29pm

I struggle with depression and anxiety. It's an every day struggle and I'm even on medication. I am so thankful to TWLOHA for speaking about these things and making the public listen to things they would rather hide away. That idea has made it easier to live my life happily.

And to Ali (post 22) it's scary to talk to your parents about depression but it could help you. If they don't listen someone will. You are not alone in this. I just hope you never forget that. You are not alone. :)

24 | Left by Sarah | Apr. 17, 2011 at 7:58pm

I'm a senior in high school, and one of the required things that must be done in my college english class is that we have to give a 15 minute long informative speech, and we only had 2 weeks to write and memorize it. Now, I struggled with my topic for nearly a week, I told myself from the beginning that I wanted to do my speech over something that I knew really well so I wouldnt have as much to memorize and so I wasn't so nervous. So it brought me to the question, "what is a topic that I know very well, on a personal level? That I could talk about for 15 minutes?" and that's when it hit me. I know nearly everything there is to know about the TWLOHA website and the foundation. I did my speech over what the foundation does and what the goal is. Now when I wear my TWLOHA shirt, people even ask me "oh, is that the shirt, like the one you did you're speech over?" and I smile and shake my head. It's one of the best feelings to know that people remember what I had talked about that day and took it to heart, because still to this day, when I wear one, I find myself almost always sitting having a full on conversation about what it means and the goals of the foundation. The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.

25 | Left by Kirstin Burns | Apr. 18, 2011 at 10:15am

The following is an event that my son's best friend started to show him just how many people go through Self harming and depression, and how much support there is out there. TWLOHA has such a big part in this, as the support they have gotten through your site is amazing!! The event is now up to almost 500 people attending, and still growing!!! It has been sent out to all different social sites (Although it was started on Facebook), and complete strangers from all around the country have joined. I want to thank TWLOHA, as they have also helped both Takoda and Cat in their struggle with self harming. Thank you for listening, and for making such a huge difference in peoples lives.

Sincerely and with all my thanks,

Karah Spence

Takoda Spence is a 15 year old freshman at Hollis Brookline High School. He is also my best friend. Takoda has been struggling with self-injury for about seven months now, and is currently working on getting better. I have received his approval to make this group in case he might have taken offense. Seeing Takoda hurting on a regular basis hurts me too. And it hurts everyone he loves. He has several support systems but I feel like he needs more. If you care, please wear his favorite color purple on this day to show that you support him too. He promises that if he gets over 100 people attending, he will stop self-harming for good. So I need some help here! And hopefully to really convince him, we can get significantly more than 100:) Please attend, invite all of your friends, and help me help my best friend get better. Thanks! For anyone who helps out... you could have just saved a life:) Also, post a picture of you and your purpleness to prove you actually did this:D

26 | Left by Karah Spence | Apr. 19, 2011 at 9:55am

well i have a friend that has a lot of problems and i dont know how to help her. she is struggling with self injury and she is currently in foster care how can i help her without her geting in troble with the foster care stem.

27 | Left by Alexandria | Apr. 22, 2011 at 11:43am

It is true that Hot Topic helps find hope: thats where I found out about TWLOHA, two years 8 months ago.
I cant wait to but this shirt, mostly because it gives so much hope and inspires me to keep on writing my story.

28 | Left by Sofia | Apr. 22, 2011 at 4:40pm

son lost job 2 years ago. i am afraid i will lose him. tried everything. he has no job so no insurance. no one will help. what can i do

29 | Left by Valafl | Apr. 22, 2011 at 9:37pm

Happy five years :) It's amazing how many people are willing to open up and share their stories on here and good luck and hope and love to all of you looking for help, advice, and life. This organization means so much to me and I'm so happy for it's success and what it has done for so many people.

30 | Left by Kara Miller | Apr. 28, 2011 at 4:55pm

Hello my name is John I lost my Job and I been Hospitalized four times for cinical depression I don't really have an income at the moment but would really like to support these eforts of depression growing up as having depression I know I also hear voices but I want to give a hope to people and would like a shirt and a future to work for this organization if there is one in California I live in the inland empire area and have a learning disablity but is willing to work hard I have worked in Target Retail store I don't know much about counting money but if someone teaches me I willing to learn do you guys have a training program I have been with Vocational Improvement program INC. I really like to work at the store in Ontario Mills mall!

31 | Left by John Chrisp | May. 8, 2011 at 3:43pm

that's amazing design. I can't wait to get one (:

32 | Left by therea begay | May. 17, 2011 at 8:45pm

For what it's worth, I did recently go to my local Hot Topic just to find anything TWLOHA related. All they had were a couple of buttons. I would really love to show my support of TWLOHA and encouragement to all who might see or ask about the shirt. But, am worried about fit...hence hoping to find one at the store that I could possibly try on. This organization is worth shouting from the rooftops, and many hurting people are finding hope for another day because of the very real mission TWLOHA both believes in and broadcasts to our hurting world. Sorry for rambling - just thinking out loud!

33 | Left by Laura | May. 31, 2011 at 6:24pm

Very funny scratch and dent, to those that understand "knuckles" I am usually described as the dumb blonde, but so be it, we all know there is more than meets the eye. Clinical depression and chronic illness are serious issues and I shoulndnt have to even have to make that statement. So Rock On Nerd On and Game On and to each their own. Have empathy not sympathy. Keep writing kept creating : )

34 | Left by Stephanie Mauro | Jul. 3, 2011 at 9:08pm

i love this website!! MY stepmother drinks and i need help. She is very verbally abusive and i feel like everything is my fault when i am around her. Help me.

Hannah aka Kanissa

35 | Left by Hannah | Aug. 30, 2011 at 11:21am

thnaks hurting people are finding hope for another day because of the very real mission TWLOHA both believes in and broadcasts to our hurting world. Sorry for rambling - just thinking out loud!

36 | Left by شات بنات مصر | Dec. 23, 2011 at 1:27pm

one word- BEAUTIFUL. this oganization, these ppl, this world. love each other, love the world. love and education- this is the recipy 4 change. do something nice for someone today.
`KittyGray

37 | Left by KittyGray | Jan. 12, 2012 at 2:40pm

You know, when i read the part about Jon Foreman (he's one of my biggest inspirations) i thought that him wearing your shirt really did make a difference. I wouldn't have found TWLOHA if i hadn't seen his shirt. It's changed my life in so many great ways, that i now want to be a counselor for people suffering with self injury. Thank you for impacting my life.

38 | Left by Marissa | Jan. 22, 2012 at 12:11pm