To Write Love On Her Arms, Love is the Movement (Feb 13, 2008) |
 Feb 12 2008, 11:29 PM
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 Miss DIY  Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 2,251 Joined: Apr 2004 Member No: 11,294  |
http://hs.facebook.com/event.php?eid=7693997482
QUOTE The truth is that according to the World Health Organization, depression is one of the leading causes of disability, with approximately 121 million people suffering with depression worldwide. The National Institute of Mental Health states that approximately 18 million people suffer from depression in America alone. Depression does not discriminate across age, race, gender, or class. Among teenagers it is estimated that 20 percent will suffer from depression at some point by the time they reach adulthood. There are also as many as 8.3 percent of teens suffering from depression for at least a year at a time, compared to 5.3 percent of the general population. Insprired by the work of TWLOHA (To Write Love On Her Arms), an organization created to spread awareness for teen depression, self-injury, and suicide, we are coming together to make sure the whole world knows. We are not directly affiliated with TWOLHA, but are in great support of their work To find out more about TWLOHA visit their Facebook Group here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/To-Write-Lov...Arms/8529136956. During the time of year that suicide rates are at their highest, we chose February 13, the day before Valentine's Day, as our opportunity to start showing people how much they are loved. We will physically write the word LOVE on our arms (with a sharpie, or whatever other ink suits you best). If someone asks you what it’s for, tell them about TWLOHA. Tell them they are loved, that they are important. And ask if you can write LOVE on their arm as a symbol of that. Don't be afraid to reach out to those who need love, those who you often walk right by every day. They need our care. There is NO set time, there is NO set location. Where you are, when you are there, speak out. Some of us may choose to share the love of God, but we want you to share whatever love is strongest for you. Depression has no boundaries, but neither does our love. Stop the bleeding. Rescue is possible. I'm not sure if any of you have heard about TWLOHA, but it's an interesting group and I plan on participating in this love-giving-appreciation tomorrow by writing "LOVE" on my arms and telling all my friends "I love you!" I just thought it was a neat group, b/c I used to be mentally depressed (<_<) and I thought I'd share... Hopefully some of you guys will participate. ^_^ |
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Feb 13 2008, 02:08 AM
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 vivacity Group: Official Member Posts: 3,183 Joined: Jan 2007 Member No: 495,247 |
I joined this event on Facebook already.
 I won't forget to spread love! |
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Feb 13 2008, 02:34 AM
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 ^_^ Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 8,141 Joined: Jan 2005 Member No: 91,466 |
Moved to health.
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Feb 13 2008, 02:37 AM
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 i did your boyfriend Group: Official Designer Posts: 3,335 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 4,071 |
I'm gonna go ahead and veto and move this back to the lounge since I think it deserves a little more attention.
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Feb 13 2008, 02:39 AM
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^_^ Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 8,141 Joined: Jan 2005 Member No: 91,466 |
QUOTE(pandora @ Feb 13 2008, 01:37 AM)  I'm gonna go ahead and veto and move this back to the lounge since I think it deserves a little more attention. Yes ma'am. |
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Feb 13 2008, 02:56 AM
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 Cornflakes :D Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 4,541 Joined: Dec 2005 Member No: 322,923 |
My old church supported this, everyone in the youth group got a shirt. Nifty and quite comfy shirt I must say. I'm of course not going anywhere today xD but I will write love on my arms.
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Feb 13 2008, 09:40 PM
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 Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 307 Joined: Dec 2007 Member No: 598,634 |
Everyone at my school supported this. I didn't know exactly what why people were doing so I didn't do it. I wish I'd read this earlier. I would've written love on my arm, too.
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Feb 13 2008, 09:41 PM
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Miss DIY Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 2,251 Joined: Apr 2004 Member No: 11,294 |
Well... I guess you still can! :D
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Feb 13 2008, 10:31 PM
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 DDR \\ I'm Dee :) Group: Mentor Posts: 8,662 Joined: Mar 2006 Member No: 384,020 |
I remember the thread for this from last year. At least, I think it was this. I haven't seen anyone doing this, though
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Feb 14 2008, 02:11 PM
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 muffin D= Group: Member Posts: 55 Joined: Feb 2008 Member No: 618,651 |
I love TWLOHA, I wear there shirts all the time, and I spread their message because I "write love" on my arms ._. I think its a good organization that needs to be out there. I'm big on self injury awareness.
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Feb 14 2008, 03:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 307 Joined: Dec 2007 Member No: 598,634 |
QUOTE Well... I guess you still can! :D Last night after the post, I did. I stayed home the whole night and my mom asked me about it so I explained it to her. I'm glad I informed one person about it. 
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Feb 14 2008, 05:36 PM
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^_^ Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 8,141 Joined: Jan 2005 Member No: 91,466 |
QUOTE(MichelleYue @ Feb 13 2008, 08:41 PM) Well... I guess you still can! :D I noticed you had it on your arm in Steven's video. Cho kawaii. |
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Feb 23 2008, 09:31 PM
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cho kawaii?
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Jul 15 2009, 10:54 PM
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I love you <33333 Group: Member Posts: 2,928 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 30,404 |
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Jul 15 2009, 11:30 PM
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 Amberific. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 12,913 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 29,772 |
I love this organization so much. I need to get one of their t-shirts.
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Jul 15 2009, 11:38 PM
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 Sex, Blood, & RocknRoll Group: People Staff Posts: 5,305 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 596,480 |
I have a TWLOHA shirt. I don't listen to them but I support their cause. Pretty darn awesome.
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Jul 15 2009, 11:44 PM
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I have a TWLOHA hoodie :)
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Jul 16 2009, 01:00 AM
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Newbie Group: Member Posts: 1 Joined: Jul 2009 Member No: 737,556 |
i agree, where i live.
your only cool if you have the shirt. only like 1/4 of the people actually know about it. kinda depressing. |
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