To Write love on Her Arms

To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) is a not for profit organization that helps teens, or anyone, who struggles with depression, suicide, or self hurting. This organization helps individuals find places of refuge and assistance. They exist to encourage, inform, inspire and also to invest into treatment and recovery. Their vision is really simple- we were all made to love and be loved, to know and be known, and to live out the important story of life because it’s part of a much bigger story.




I will share part of my story-

I had some really dark days in junior high, high school, and some that even followed me into college. At the time, these dark days were really overwhelming and living up to the demands of school, friends, society, and family was seemingly oppressive. There were days finding myself and listening to the still small voice inside in the midst of the clamoring noise of the world was- well, beyond difficult. I struggled to voice my problems, I struggled to be heard, I just struggled. For years, the way out of my problems was cutting. This was a secret and very silent struggle (until college roommates came along). As unhealthy as I see it now- then it was a release. I can’t explain all the feelings and emotions that were wrapped up in those parts of my life but now I see the scars as a painful reminder of those very dark days and years but also as a hopeful reminder of what the future holds. I am very thankful for the people who intervened in my life and offered me hope, love, acceptance, and understanding. I am happy to say that it’s been years since I’ve even considered cutting as an option to deal with the overwhelming demands of the world and have made leaps and bounds to involve people in my life who surround themselves with the same beliefs I do- the foundations starting with love and non judgmental acceptance.

We live in a broken, marred, and difficult world. We live in a world full of ridicule and hatred, of loss and tragedy, of violence and oppression. But, I am here to say we live in a world of diversity, of mystery, of beauty, of exploration, and of hope and love. Rescue and freedom are possible- there is a God who cares and is still in the business of redemption.




This organization is the heart of all of these things- they believe people need other people to survive. I believe this too, we were never meant to do life alone. Their vision is that community and hope will replace silence and secrecy. Their vision is to reduce the suicide rate in America. Their vision is that we could all learn what it means to “love”. Their vision is to better endings, restoration of broken families and broken relationships, of future.



Their vision is my vision. I encourage you to make it yours.