Love is the Movement <3
Posted February 10, 2008
Hey!
I'm not sure how many people stumble across my page and actually read what I have to say but I think that its better to share my thoughts and let people know about some awesome movements than stay silent because silence gets you nowhere.
Anywho there's this event called Love is the Movement. If you have facebook search events and you'll find it. Below is the description that the facebook group gives. The words below are not my own words:
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-Love-On-Her-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 its 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.
So its on February 13th and I hope if you read this blog you'll participate because I'm sure you know someone who has suffered from depression and everyone knows that depression doesn't just affect the person it also affects their friends and family. Support the movement, write love on your arms, hands, cheek wherever and if people ask you what it is tell them, ask them to also write love on them.
Thanks for reading <3
