TWLOHA on NBC Nightly News

[hippielove93]

"It looked like the name of a Panic! at the Disco song" lol XD

[xxashleyRxx]

"It looked more like the name of a Panic at the Disco song"

Hehe I love Jamie :)

[BekkyPowellMusic]

three people don't understand what it's like to hurt.

[aheartmanagerie]

Tampa Florida over here represent!!! Gulf coast love.

[SkateNSwim95]

3 people seriously have NO heart.

[NerdFTL]

It makes me sick to my somach to see some of the hateful comments about TWLOHA. All they are trying to do is help others who are suffering. I've had friends who cut themselves and I wish I knew about TWLOHA so I could've helped them. I myself have also thought ending my life. So to everyone who has just hateful things to say, just shut up.

[StephiiLoving]

I remember when I was a 7th grader(my first day of school) the girl who sat next to me looked at my arms and said,"I know how you feel.It's an addiction.And Love is the movement.So hey kid,I love you." We ended up best friends and I've stopped cutting&&she rarely does it anymore.Having a stranger tell you that..It's just awesome.So i tell new people who I know cut themselves that exact thing hoping they take it seriously and realize something.

[mjreflections]

people seriously 'disliked' this....are u f*king bored?

[rockmusic26]

who would dislike this? twloha has been a HUGE impact on these people...whats not to dislike about people helping people?

[RockingTheFro]

Did anyone else think of Final Fantasy X when he was talking about stories?

[LAURADANIELA123]

TWLOHA <3

[GREAT675309]

"THESE ARE NOT EMO ISSUES" amen!! now some explain that to the rest of the world!

[jenIROCK]

i understand what renes going through

[1girlrevalution]

he is so all inspiring!!!

[Nature1992]

I can definitely relate to his story. Especially for his friend.. Just wanna say. "I'm with you" and to many other people who are going through depression and addiction.

-Love

[iiheartMcFLYforever]

i love TWLOHA... jimmy machan introduced me to it!

[FunkyColumbia89]

I'm so in love with this organization

I'm so happy that someone out there is spreading the word about self injury & educating people who don't understand it & helping those who struggle with it

Every time I watch a video with Jamie in it & I hear the passion in his voice, I get choked up & want to start crying

I'm very proud to be a supporter of this

:]

[starkitty94]

They are a non-profit movement. They make nothing off selling the shirts. Does it even matter if the story is real or not it has help so many people worldwide.Thats the most important thing.

[MicheMaBelle]

HAVE YOU EVEN LOOKED INTO THEM! You are so ignorant! You who is legaly trained to treat the diseases and dissorders says someone else is jaded while you never did the research?

TWLOHA has the statement on their site that STATES that they are NOT profesionals and that they CAN'T and AREN'T here to TREAT them. They are there to PROMOTE that there is help out there for people who need it.

Idiot.

[25lightersyessir]

YOU must be FIFTEEN, either emotionally or physically. Go cut yourself. PLEASE

[MicheMaBelle]

It's easy to look at someones profile isn't it?

You're definately no trained in any field to help people who are suffering from any of these conditions.

My age doesn't have anything to do with this and the fact that you claim to be a proffessional sickens me, it's bastards like you who make things worse.

[ericamorday]

I don't understand your guys' problem. Jamie and everyone else from TWLOHA is trying to spread the word about their movement in an effort to reach the minds of some people who are having problems that he talks about. When someone has these kinds of problems and finds out about TWLOHA and what it's about, they feel connected to them and it helps them get through their pain. If you don't like their cause, fine. But don't criticize them for what they are trying to do.

[xKristanxMariex]

Well, that is horrible if it is true. I'm not sure either way, but if this is helping people out there, then I guess it is at least doing something right.

[falcor671]

They let people know that they are loved. They focus so little on just cutting. Its more than that. Haven't you ever felt like you just needed someone to talk to? That is what they do. They spread the word. That's where the money goes. That's what the t-shirts are for. To spread the word. You may think its a trend, but it is far from ineffective. And they don't have to be professionals to help. When a friend asks for your help, do you tell him/her to go to a professional? I sure hope not...

[shanemus1]

It's so annyoing how people are coomenting on how much bs this all is. Regardless of wether the story is true or false, the problem is true and is out there. The statistical facts he says in the video are true. He's doing it for a good thing, and so should you.

[25lightersyessir]

"A history of addiction and depression and blahblah..." Wow. What history are youu talking about jamie??? Renee's history??? What history is that? It's obviously fiction. The history of being an upper-middle class white christian missionary drama queen brat? Ignorant fool -You jamie are an idiot for believing any of that embellished bullshit she told you. These people are liars. Vomitous

[Kyraaah]

so whát íf renee is 'fake' as you claim her to be. There are plenty of others who are going through the exact same thing. A little respect won't hurt you

[25lightersyessir]

Renee's story is an embellishment to the point of fantasy. I grew up with her, went to school and church with her. Knew her family. I went through treatment centers and was in juvenile prison most of high-school. That's why this gets me upset, because it's bullshit. How about you and TWLOHA give respect to people with legitimate problems?? (Vomit)

[xKristanxMariex]

Just because you grew up with somebody does not mean that you truly know them.

[jazzhopin]

Fact vs TWLOHA

Twloha: Renee was discharged for self inflicted open wounds.

Fact: NO center discharges for open wounds, 60% of people in side centers have track marks from injection and needle use. Which is medically proven to be more infectious. So that is evidently falsified.

[chuckg1982]

inspiring(:

[mirokufreak]

This was done on my birthday! =)

But man... these guys are such an inspiration. TWLOHA is absolutely amazing and I'm so glad that there are actually people who want to help people like this. Thank you, TWLOHA and all of its supporters.

[Chuddyofficial]

that was an amazing speech TWLOHA IS THE BEST!!!!

[jonasbros217]

i love you guys everyone who is involved with TWLOHA (: you helped me thank you

[CodyWritesLove]

i was thereee.! :D

thanks for everything jamie, and everyone who supports twloha. <3

[GinBlossomsCLK]

This movement means a lot to the world, and I'm very thankful you created it -- I was a cutter when i was younger, and dealt with it alone -- Now, my youngest sister is battling depression and stuff, and she found "To write love on her arms" --

I can't thank you enough for the support that your existence means to people like my sister and I.

[machias2009]

cutting has been a part of my life for a while now do to depression a friend i really care about wants me to stop and told me about TWLOHA it has really helped.

thank you TWLOHA

[ZORROsaurus]

Does anyone know his full name?

[asialols]

jamie tworkowski.

[dancehalldrug15]

This video is amazing.

[faebaby213]

I have suffered from depression ever since i was nine when my dad died, and over time i believed it would get easier, but it didn't, things only got harder and harder and thoughts of suicide seemed more and more promising, but now i've found of about TWLOHA and i've realized its not the answer. You guys are the crutch that i needed, and i thank yall from the bottom of my heart for helping me and many others who have suffered from the same thing as me.

[EmmaR0FL]

My boyfriend's dad commited suicide 2 years ago & he feels that he should push away the feelings. He's afraid the same could happen to him, I showed him TWLOHA & he is starting to understand & now he even wants to take couselling to have an unbiased opinion on what he has to say.

Thank you TWLOHA.

[despairfactionsam]

yeah i understand, ive lost 1 very close friend to suicide, and ive saved the lives of several others, one of my friends took an entire bottle of painkillers in his attempt, i ran to his house and sat there in the rain with him, i ripped the sleave from my shirt to stop the bleeding on his arm. when i tried to call an ambulance he punched me in the face, pretty good for someone who couldnt talk coz he was coughing up so much blood. But if i had to do it again, i would.

[teething112]

wow, thats amazing. good on you :)

your an amazing friend.

my friend told me she wanted to die, and she started drinking cough medicine and taking nurofen. She never fully attempted though. I know i would have done the same.

[LyricalLies14]

love from England, London

i hope one day you can work here too

=]

[MAGADIR]

you are heroic i wish you had existed when i was a kid, locked in institution, no advocate.. filled w rage & sadness  i made it & you are a light indeed ! -- many blessings, with LOVE,ALWAYS xxxxx Margarite d'Arsinoe

[liason4ever1212]

TWLOHA is amazing.

i am so thankful for them.

i suffer depression, and i think that this whole orginazation is so meaningful it helps you know that your not alone. i have taken a pencil and cut my hand before, i thought it was just something but when my mom and parents saw they got scared, and told me i was depressed. Its hard for me to talk about but TWLOHA is so important. i love yall(:

[spogee]

This vid was uploaded on my 15th birthday :)

TWLOHA rules :)

[spogee]

Whoops I meant my 16th birthday. :D

TWLOHA is awesome, gives me hope for the future.

[winkwinkers799]

I'm the person who doesn't know why people would do all that sort of stuff, and I really want to know. Could someone please explain it to me? It's time I learn.

[Toeroesa]

Because life can be so much better if you care :)

[despairfactionsam]

These people cut their arms because they havent got the strength to deal with things internally, it makes them uncomfortable, and when they cut, the pain becomes external, and easier to deal with. It is not a great method to help with the pain, but its the only one they know. Thats why i appreciate TWLOHA so much, they offer a helping hand to these people. they offer something that has never been given before. They offer to write love on their arms.

[TheBuriedRomantics]

All that being said, I know Jamie's heart: he believes in God. I'd say, in traditional terms, he's Christian. I'm not. I've been down that road too. Looking at TWLOHA and what they're trying to do and using that as a detriment.. I know where you're coming from. I support them, just not because of that. Because for every 4 friends I have today, I have lost 1 to suicide. And I personally would love to see that number fall dramatically.

Much love,

Nolan

[TheBuriedRomantics]

But there's people like this who can help, just by doing something like this. It starts small. I got like.. 200 of those little rubber wristbands and I give them out at shows. Maybe they just keep em and don't get it, sometimes they ask about it, sometimes they know, or maybe they pass it on and change someone's life. I used to work at this treatment centre in Ontario, Canada. Depression is blind to all people but affects all types. Jamie's not a rockstar. He's still very humble.

[TheBuriedRomantics]

Guys! I've lost more than one friend to suicide and yeah, it's not just one or two people. Some people get sick and (in order to keep their families from having to pay these HUGE hospital bills) they think suicide is the answer. That somehow, not having to deal with it makes it alright. It's not one thing. 14 year old kids drink at parties and get killed by drunk drivers. Sometimes drivers that wanna crash so badly they kill themselves. Drinking yourself to death. I've met them.

[ValkyrieAngel1]

You guys are amazing and I love ya'll.

Jamie Renee and the whole team you guys are my heroes. Keep Rocking the Love Movement.

[ILoveEverStaysRed]

i love TWLOHA its amazing and Renee and Jamie r my heroes they r amazing amazing ppl =D

[xxgrimmersxx]

I Heard about it becuase of a tee shirt that i thought looked great. I went and read the story through the site and fell inlove then spreaded the word. I love the look and its going to a great cause.

Alsoo if they didnt make the tee's look sweet how are they supose to make money? Donations of crouse, but whos gunna donate if they dont get anything with the econemy as it is.

[minameizarin]

Talk to a skool concelor..their completely private about that stuff..

[MUSICMAN123789]

THis is fukking moving

[onEDGE10]

one of my best friends recently confesed to me that she cuts herself.i have gone through depression myself.i`m not sure what to really do.she doesn`t want me to tell anyone.i`ve tried to help her in as many ways as i can without reaveling her secret.i`m know its stupid to keep her secret when she is on the road to suicide...a road i`ve been on.i know the pain but i dont know what to do.

[TheBuriedRomantics]

It is definitely hard, taking those steps and getting your friends and loved ones help. I used to be very reserved about being honest and up front with this huge issue. It took someone like Jamie to open me up to approaching people and talking candidly about it. I sincerely hope you can make those necessary crossroads into your friend's life.

[phanatics08]

You guys have truly helped alot of people.

And My school needs people like you to speak to them.

There's alot of drugs, and alcohol, and self injury that goes on at my school.

And It's not just some people It's almost everyone..

So I thank you for helping the people out there that you have talked to.

[rayybaybay]

thank you<3

[heehee3434]

♥twloha.

[MegForeman]

switchfoot drums in the back! love both, twloha and switchfoot!

[MCRockers]

This made me cry. This is the best project ever.

[ImNotxFuckingOkay]

like you have any room to talk, sweetie. and buy the way, learn how to type. :D

[jessperry2008]

I love twloha. Its pretty much the best thing in the world. Thank you Jamie. and Thank you Renee. and David. and just everyone who was part of twloha i love you and thanks for the healing! <3

[AsDaRkNeSsFaLls13]

I love TWLOHA

[kaitlynkerosene]

i loveeeeeee you

[jc4you]

i love TWLOHA.... and i feel an honest love towards anyone going through this stuff. there is hope its not the end.

[letitflyaway]

I love how he says that these aren't American issues, white issues, or emo issues. These are people issues.

Thanks, Jamie, you really are an inspiration. &hearts;

[oreobabe23]

ha it does sound like a tittleof a panic at the disco song

[ImNotxFuckingOkay]

i know im gonna get alot of shit, but i HATE TWLOHA.

[suza1103]

Can i atleast ask why?

[ImNotxFuckingOkay]

thanks for getting rid of my comment bitches

[suza1103]

thats what you get for being a piece of dhit

[aidenhayes]

this is my favorite speech for life.

it very nice and i finally get the whole story and yes,it's very sad,but there was a reason for it being sad.the reason was to help other people and their struggles.

[mary12990]

i love this. and my mom is even into this. at 50 years old she is wanting a shirt and i've been able to give someone she works with the website for her niece who is cutting. this gives me a purpose.

[aubreyilyx3]

beautiful.

[trueteddylove]

I think whatever exposure they get is amazing. if people where the shirts because it looks cool, then fine. maybe they'll find the story amazing, or someone else that actually cares or needs Renee's story will see the shirt and read her story. it can only do good.

[kiraaaahhh]

I <3 the Panic at the Disco joke.

L0L.

[WCHisSomthing2Be]

Omg i love this charity more very inspirational, and he mentioned panic at the disco,bonus! I want to make it better-knowen

[kwallsy]

This is probably one of the most amazing and inspirational organizations out there!  I've been a huge supporter of TWLOHA for a long time and I hope this story is told to more people across the globe!

[toadkid]

TWLOHA is the most amazing thing... everrr

[bassguitarfreak4]

Lets not put this down. I've supported the organization for 2 years, and I really hate that some people won't wear the shirt because everyone else does. Yes, it sucks that they don't want to check out the organization and wear the shirt cause it looks cool, but even if they are ignorant about it, the money they put towards the shirt is going to people in need. So what if it's a "mainstream" shirt. It's making a difference.

[firetheft77]

Why?

[yourthefever]

the panic at the disco joke mad me giggle...

but in all fairness... it is through them that i ever heard at all of TWLOHA... <3

i couldn't thank them enough xo

[arsonist555]

Life saving...

Thank you ^_^

[haleykab]

this kinda makes me mad that you were on the news :[

i support twloha sooo much, and i look forward to the new things you guys have to say.

but it just makes me mad how people obess of twloha just for style. its not a fashion style, its to help and support people who need help with their lives, and i HATE how stupid bitches dont understand that.

[beckyboesch]

OMG i totally know what you mean, i have a friend who wears TWLOHA as if it were Abercrombie and i was talking about renee and jamie and she was like... "um who are they" its so frustrating

[haleykab]

ughhhh that would make me so mad. lol.

i just wanna stab people like that

[gabbyetch]

i know. TWLOHA has become a "Trend" all of a sudden and people think its "cool and hardcore" to wear it and all of this nonsense, you ask them what the shirts mean and their like uhhh... i don't know, and you want to kill them.

[JordanUH]

not everyones like that

i just recently found out about it all and have noticed larger international bands wearing shirts i think it is a brilliant thing

and look at it a different way, who cares if its a trend, atleast the name is out, people are buying the shirts and the money is going to a good cause, and even if some people don't know, them wearing the shirts passes it on to other people that then may find out what it all realy is, maybe even people in the exact trouble its meant to help

[fightbusteddorks]

very true i had no idea and i noticed the shirts and was like what is that and it is great that they are getting money for a great cause

[TheBuriedRomantics]

That's exactly it really. That's how TWLOHA started getting big really. People noticing and taking an interest in the cause because of a t-shirt. And I think you hit on something big for them too: how many other charitable organizations are supported so readily by people who don't even understand the message? It's awesome how, even without the intention, even the most oblivious can still support something so amazing.

[TheBuriedRomantics]

Yeah, that can definitely be frustrating to deal with. It opens up a great opportunity to spread the message though.

[MicheMaBelle]

I always tell everyone about why i wear there shirts ^^ because i live in quebec CA and they don't always understand english i spread the word alot ^^

[emoXxrican]

AMAZING!

i love TWLOHA!!

[xDeadxVampirex]

That was the best speech I've ever heard. TWLOHA ♥

[cassleung2007]

Never underestimate what a simple post online can do. You can help someone out in ways you may never know.

[Simbaspirit]

i'm alive because of these people.

no joke.

[Esther226]

I know what you mean =]

[breakupx3]

<33333333 x67687489

[XxXDEWMXxX]

im going to talk to my church about starting a fundraiser and donate to you guys

[facelesscombatant]

That was such a memorable night... your speaking inspired me, Jamie!

[kierstenbenson]

dude I didn't kno tht they featured this on NBC Nightly news I so would've watched it this cause has meant sooo much 2 me.

[allowlove]

I love you.

amazing.<3

[DirDuhDir]

Thanks. <3

[iluvpiggypoo0713]

oh my god.

im so freaking proud of them.

its such an amazing cause.

thankyou twloha, thankyou renee, thankyou NBC!

thankyou everybody for suporrting

[shikademon]

aww man i wish i watched it i love twoloha is the best ever i've supported it for almost a year already wooo <3 lol it was so long it looked like a panic at the disco song jamie is inspirational and funny lol

[JonJonDBZ514]

i am so proud to support TWLOHA :)

[prideofpvilleband]

thank u jamie!!! cutting is NOT and emo issue. i hate that term all together. its the worst stereotype there is.

woot woot TWLOHA!

[WoaHHaiLeY14]

my mom struggled with depression for years. eventually, she realized she needed help, and shes doing great today. twloha's is an amazing organization and i hope the message gets spread to as many people as possible, so they can get help too. i was so happy when i found out this was going to be on national news!

[xlalaerinkissxx]

Amazing.

Truly amazing.

you all are so inspiring.

you have no idea how much you have changed my life.

no...

saved my life.

thank you.

[tohawkisalsotonelson]

that was beautiful.

[HateMeFreak]

i watched this,

i waited

and waited,

and waited,

and yelled at the tv,

then made everyone in the house shut up so i could hear it.

i was bummed though it was only 4 minutes,

it should of been longer. :] <3

[tearsofred]

Wow! TWLOHA is amazing and an inspiration to all. Thank you!

[AlternativeEmoMisy]

God bless you all.

Thank you.

So much.

TW♥OHA

[xxximnotxokxxx]

<3 i love you guys. jamie and renee are my heros

[myimmortalfool09]

'It looked more the title to a Panic! At The Disco song' lmao :]

TWLOHA <3

[HPfan6]

I agree that was a funny analogy

[gaaraXneko]

yes =]

[HoldOnTightHun]

love you guys

[Sarahsonfire]

wow!

[soxrok09]

i love them!

[sugarcultangel]

all i have to stay is 2 words: thank you!

[GlitterGal22]

<<<3333

[yakyakyuckyuck]

God bless

[jessperry2008]

I love you!!!!

[SANTIsteph]

you guys are so amazing i dont know how people coould go on without TWLOHA

[ayoAOx]

i'm so glad you guys are doing so well.

towriteloveonherarms is my savior<3.

[Fanjaya22]

I love you.

[JosieJadore]

awesome work! Y'all deserved this, anything to keep the message being spread around!

[TheLostDestiny]

TWLOHA is amazing, keep the good work up!

[xShiizam]

Absolutely amazing! <3

[aleeksandra118]

this is so amazing...where all this has gone :)

[zomgkate]

ily

[SuperNoodles07]

<3

amazing twloha (:

rescue is possible

[whatischeese123]

this organization is amazing. if it was for TWLOHA i wouldnt be here right now.

[ktkillerskillz]

amazing.

keep it up, so glad you got so far solely on good cause. :]

[OneWickedGryffindor]

This is amazing. :)

[ooberzombies]

twloha is amazing.

nothing can stop the love.

[geeksquad53022]

im sooo glad that To Write Love On Her Arms has come so far. you guys are so amazing!!!!!!! :) keep going strong! LOVE YOU ALL!!! :)

-Melissa

[LittleMissCullen]

Utterly amazing!

He is an amazing speaker!