#thesemicolonproject

[elleabeille0418]

I’ve never been a very open person. Preferring to carry my load inwardly, rather than out in the open for the world to see. Mostly because, to me, doing so meant admitting that I had the ability to fail. And fail I did. A lot. The more I carried the heavier my heart became until it was just too much and I was left laying on my bathroom floor sobbing and contemplating the one way to finally let it all go. At the time, giving up seemed like the best possible solution. The burden of my failures as a mother, a daughter, a sister, a friend, and an overall human being would be over and the hurt would finally go away. And then my little girl knocked on the bathroom door. She needed help with something simple that to her seemed world ending. And that’s when I realized that even my child knew the basic necessity of reaching out for help better than her mom did. That’s when I sat up, dried my tears, and threw the bottle away. Mental illness is not imaginary. It’s not something those of us who live with it concoct for attention. It’s real. It’s terrifying and for some of us, it’s literally world ending. I was at that point once; not so long ago. I don’t write this to garner sympathy or to beg for attention. I’m writing it so that someone else out there might realize that temporary problems do not deserve a permanent solution. Things can get better. You can can get better. I will get better. One day at a time. One breath at a time. #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #depressionawareness #mystoryisntoveryet #suicideawareness #thesemicolonproject #theoptiontostop #butthedecisiontokeepgoing

[amorprofano]

El semicolon (punto y coma) es un símbolo de esperanza para los que luchan silenciosamente contra la depresión, pensamientos suicidas, momentos oscuros. Yo lo elegí como recordatorio de que puedo luchar contra el dolor, que aunque se haya vuelto crónico y nunca más pueda recuperar la pierna, no me va a vencer. Por eso es la i en victory. Y el otro, es un hechizo que comparto con Zoe. El de ella es Lumos y enciende una luz. El mío es Nox, que la apaga. Luz y oscuridad. Tan necesarias las dos, tan enrevesadas y significativas. Tan relación necesaria. A las estrellas las vemos de noche. #TheSemicolonProject #victory #lumos #nox #luzysombra #Zoe y #yo (en Belgrano) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7Uf9m0lxiy/?igshid=1o8sh78khs7bd

[30secondstodisneyland]

We are one. Always and forever

[borderline-fuckup]

New tattoo!

[write-ugly]

#originalpoetry #poetry #poems #poet #poetrycorner #poetryofig #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #spilledink #writeugly #criesofpen #soulsofpoets #bleedingsoulpoetry #cptsdwarriors #cptsdrecovery #survivor #thriving #thesemicolonproject #live #chooselife https://www.instagram.com/p/BsVJw-kha0H/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ehndb26nhdin

[old-man-look-at-my-life]

"A semicolon is used when an author could've chosen to end their sentence, but chose not to. The author is you and the sentence is your life. On April 16, 2013, thousands of people joined us to raise public awareness against depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide."

Cody immediately came to mind.

Cody left us September 2nd, 2012.

Yesterday, while looking online, a friend of mine posted their Project Semicolon tattoo.

I decided, right then, it was time.

I always told myself that if I'm going to mark my body, it really has to mean something.

The semicolon alone would mean a lot, but it had to be more.

"Giants need hugs too".

Cody was a giant, in body, and heart.

This was my first tattoo, and it means everything.

Miss you, buddy.

http://www.projectsemicolon.com

[christinaterrano]

Because; your story isn't over. #theheartproject #thesemicolonproject #mentalhealthawareness #nostigma #lexington #kentucky #takecareofyourself #ptsd #ptsdawareness #advocate ❤️❤️❤️❤️ (at Lexington, Kentucky)

[ggknoth]

I’m all about mental health so I just love #thesemicolonproject and the whole idea of a semicolon as part of our life. Seems like a good way to end the year. How about a semicolon instead of a period? Sue me. I like the possibilities… #newyear #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalillness #mentalhealthpoetry #grammar #possibilities https://www.instagram.com/p/CJd6iaAgGuj/?igshid=tko4q15o9k3v

[its-lyric-jae]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. 1 in 5. The number of people who will be affected by mental illness in any given year. This person is sitting next to you. This person is living in your house. This person is a part of your family. This is you. Even if this disease is not yours to fight, you are impacted by knowing and loving someone who is. A semicolon. A pause. An indication of connection between sentences. Often causing confusion yet important to empathize relationships. A pause to let the reader know there is more to the story. The semicolon can be described as stronger than a comma but weaker than a period. An apt description. However the semicolon is more than just this. It continues the sentence where a period could be placed. And I am stronger than depression and anxiety. I am more than what it tells me I am. It will not be my ending period. My disease makes me pause in my day. It makes me stop and care for myself. But it doesn't end me. I have more to my story. And so do you. Share it. Talk about it. Reveal it. Display it. There is no shame. Don't let it become your end. Let it be a part of your story. One that you overcome everyday. Support your 1 in 5. Show them that you see them. You hear them. You love them. Show them that their disease does not make them less of a person. My name is Nicole. I am 1 in 5. 💚; #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #1in5 #depression #anxiety #ptsd #youarenotalone #thesemicolonproject https://www.instagram.com/p/B_3pPcegeHkJrrlzVd-2EG-KEbzk2vQ7ajQ7f80/?igshid=1u8p76av68ts2

[theinkdoll]

I've been #feeling way too #emotional as of late.. . I keep telling myself it will pass (because I have #survived it many times before), but it's much easier said than done. To those of you who live with #mentalillness YOU are not alone, and there's nothing wrong with #expressing how you #feel. If anyone ever needs someone to talk to during dark/difficult times, don't hesitate to message me, because I have been there myself many times before, and am still here, and so are you. 🖤 #MentalHealth #mentalhealthawareness #PTSD #survivor #bipolar #manicdepression #depression #Sadness #thesemicolonproject #depressed

[angelbabebeauty]

#thesemicolonproject #projectsemicolon #suicideprevention #suicideawarness #semicolonart #itsnotworthit #itspermanent #justasharpie #marker #howeverknowyouare #beautifulmimes rainbow blood stains #iadoreyourbloodmime #withoutallthesadnesssurrouningusall ##howwouldwe #howcouldwe #appreacite #thehappiness #weseek #thelovewewant #orjust #stay where are remains are content to be the silent mute puddle of soul fluffed up inaudible rage covered in the soot of broken Hopes charcoal smudges burning ashes 🤐 my crown will most likely be covered in black inkdrops paint that does not chip away nor does it chalk #whynotjust #talkaboutittuesday #plzzzz #whateverthethoughtis #ifitisnegative #itsasneakydarklighterblowingthingsupinyourheadspace #tellsomeoneyoutrust #youhurtdeepdown ; #youmatter #youareenough #thisismyhomedarkmime #just #notlisteningtothehaters #everyonehates #thismime #allsoul #youarenotalone #inyourthinking #inyourhead #getbacktoseeing #whatyourheartwants #thelightwork #tobringherpeace #tobringhimpeace #forthefallen #forthebroken #forthefrozen #angels #with #ptsd #combattrauma or #childhoodtrauma #healingvibes #wearerequireabitofdeeplove n #patience #thefaithmustwalkwithyou #likethewolfontheredroad #iwillalwaysbewithyour #bloodmime https://www.instagram.com/p/BwUk4uUFIKN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=faoe1yelkx7y

[pchew]

It's still swollen and red, but this is probably my most important tattoo. "Smile my boy, it's sunrise" was Robin Williams's last line ever in a movie. He was always such a source of joy to me as a child, and his death in 2014 was hard to take in, but that one line from Night at the Museum is something that I tell myself when I need to keep going in hard times. As for the semi colon, well, in the words of #thesemicolonproject, "a semi colon is used to when an author could've chosen to end their sentence, but chose not to. The author is you and the sentence is your life." Mental illness is so stigmatized and often pushed aside because it's "not real" or "they're just looking for attention" but thats not how it should be at all. Many, many, MANY people, including myself, struggle with it every day and that struggle is a very real one and it needs to be heard. It needs to be HELPED. #endthestigma #mentalhealthawareness #robinwilliams #semicolontattoo

[rosesandthistles]

Suicide is HARD to talk about. It is So HARD. But it is necessary to talk about. Absolutely critical. It is ok. Find resources, share them. Make yourself available. Let go of judgement. It's Suicide Prevention week. #twloha #suicideprevention #shareyourstory #findwhatyouweremadefor ##knowtheresources #sharetheresources #alwayskeepfighting #thetrevorproject #yourstoryisntover #thesemicolonproject

[nideysick]

"Your story isn't over yet." Rest in Paradise Amy Bleuel we will keep the conversation alive. 💜#thesemicolonproject #endthestigma #love #mentalhealth

[insideshortysbrain]

Probably one of my favorite designs I've done in a while! Also, drawing with color is so much fun! What do you think about this design? #thesemicolonproject #suicideawareness #mentalhealthawareness . . . #tattooinspo #tattooinspiration #ilovesharpies #sharpietattoo #sharpiedrawing #butterflydrawing #butterflysandsemicolons #flynotfall #choosetofly #dontfall #keeptrying #lifeisworthliving #dontgiveup #lifegoeson #iloveart #artismytherapy #artmakesmehappy #iammycanvas #armdrawing #pinkink #purpleink #blackink #blueink #inkedgirlsarethebest #iloveink #inkislife #iwantatattoo

[xtremebodyarts]

Tattoo done @xtremebodyarts #faith #letteringtattoo #tattoo #tattoos #tattooshop #tattooed #tattoolife #puertorico #puertoricotattoos #ink #tattooink #bodymod #mayaguez #mayaguezterrace #blacktattoo #blacktattoos #since1999 #xtremebodyarts #semicolontattoo #semicolonproject #semicolon #projectsemicolon #projectsemicolonpr #thesemicolonproject (at Xtreme Body Arts.com) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqM3dFZlanA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pojq1oqu59hz