What's on your arms?

While this blog is typically about clothes and fashion I think its important to also address issues involving women (and men) in our society today. Blogger offers the chance to host a charity organization on their page. After looking over the list, I knew imediantly that I wanted to give spotlight to the organization

To Write Love on Her Arms

a non profit movement dedicated to bringing hope to those suffering from depression, addiction and self injury

You can click on the Social Vibe button to the right to find out more about how you can help. Or by visiting TWLOHA site for the full story about 19 year old Renee and her journey through addiction.

Here are the facts:  

  121 million people worldwide suffer from depression. (World Health Organization

 Depression often co-occurs with anxiety disorders and

 substance abuse,

with 30 percent of teens with depression also developing a substance abuse problem. (NIMH

2/3 of those suffering

from depression

 never seek treatment



Untreated depression is the number one cause of suicide, and suicide is the third leading cause of death among teenagers. (NIMH)

If you are reading this post and are going through depression or addiction, please stop reading now and go talk to someone. Anyone.
If you have never expierianced this for yourself, chances are you probably know someone who has. Be there for them to talk to you.
There is such a bigger world outside of ourselves and what we have on. Either take the time today to donate to the charity mentioned here or donate your time to one near you.
Then...Pass it on.