Hey everyone! So as some of you lovely people may know, on December 16th, 2011, a good friend of mine - David Johnson - committed suicide. He jumped off of the Golden Gate Bridge, which is the No. 1 suicide spot in the world. If you could take a minute out of your day and sign this petition to put up a suicide barrier, I'd really appreciate it! Thanks.

NOTE FROM BRIT:
I’m leaving this blog. I have minimal positive feelings about being a part of it anymore and I feel I have nothing to contribute anymore.

I am not recovering and I cannot help anyone else because I have no hope of helping even myself.

I do not know if Jules or Chels are still going to be active in the future, but with how long it’s been….I’m going to say it’s a low chance.

Sorry guys.

peacelettersandlove:

You may have seen the celebs writing it on their on hands…Love is Louder than the pressure to be perfect. Write what you think it is louder than. Chances are..someone else feels the same way. You could be the one to help them. Let’s raise awareness and hopefully have some affect on prevention of self-harm forms. My submission box is open. ANY AND ALL participants in the Love is Louder project are highly appreciated.

You’re welcome to send any questions to my blog.

Signal boost because she asked (:

Put down the blade. Put down the pills. Put down the drugs or the alcohol. Stop crying over food. Seek help. You CAN recover.

Send us asks if you have anything you want to get off your chest or if you just need someone to talk to. We’re here for you (: 

You’re going to have ups and downs. That might not ever change. No one is happy 100% of the time. What you have to do is realize that that’s normal - that there’s nothing wrong with you feeling down and it’s not forever.

Q:I have not been okay lately & just seriously need advice! i am a 13 old girl & have had so much shit happen lately. My best friend died from suicide 4 weeks ago & now i feel i am a harm to myself since my dad died when i was young i havent been well at all :( i dont know what to do anymore.

Anonymous

Oh, I am so sorry! How do you feel you are a harm to yourself? Do you think you’re at risk of suicide, or just self harm?

Either way, I think maybe you need a grieving councilor. Have you tried talking to your guardian(s) about how you’re feeling? Sometimes opening up and telling people who have the power to get you help can set forth a big change. They could set you up with a professional to talk to - that always helps a lot with grieving. If you’re suicidal/self harming you may need to go in for an evaluation - a psychiatrist may recommend medication to deal with your grief depression. 

I can’t really tell you exactly what it will take to get you feeling okay again, but I really do think the emotion you’re feeling is something you need a tremendous amount of help sorting through. Talk to someone who can set you up with that help.

-Brit

You guys are all amazing in one way or another. If you ever feel like you need to find your way and be reminded of that; shoot us an ask and we’ll be so very happy to try and have a positive impact on your life!

If you need someone to talk to to vent or for advice, remember that we’re all here! Just send us a message.

Every one of you has something worth staying for. Find that thing and grasp onto it as tightly as you can - one day you will be able to cheerfully say that it is the thing that saved your life.