The Wall…Leaving Fear Behind

Denise Ann | Blogger & Advocate, Where I Stand Someone walks by and can’t help but notice what is in front of him. He examines it closely and can see that it was not built in a day, a week, a month or even a year. He probes aloud, “Why is this here?” I sit with […]

The Day I Decided to Live

Written by Megan Saunders, Blogger & Advocate On the day before I decided to take my life, you may have been the person sitting next to me in my favorite coffee shop, or the person smiling at me as I passed you on the sidewalk with my spirited terrier. You may have seen the backpack […]

Making Peace With My Scars

Written by Megan Saunders, Blogger & Advocate For Valentine’s Day this year, a dear friend of mine made paper with wildflower seeds in it, then cut it into hearts. This friend encouraged the recipients of these paper hearts to plant them. Waiting for the weather to warm, I planted my heart a week ago. Today, […]

13 Reasons Why I Won’t

Written by Jessica Ross, Blogger & Advocate, Communications Coordinator I have to admit that I haven’t jumped on the band wagon and watched “13 Reasons Why” on Netflix yet. To be honest, I’m a little afraid. In high school it was one of my favorite books, but that was before. Before I knew that everything I […]

“Just Be Smart”: A Poem About Self-Harm

“Just Be Smart” Written by Brittany Foster, Blogger & Advocate There is pain and suffering that nobody can see Hidden by nail-biting, a small twitch, and this time, my sleeve Triggered by an appointment about my infertility I reacted as if I haven’t known about it since I was 23 Each time I hear it, […]