Are You Suicidal? (TWLOHA Tribute)

[vanessasherry]

My dad abused me (didnt feed me, molested me, he did drugs, was bi polar).

My parents got a divorce.

My mom didnt want me so I moved 3 states away from her with my grandparents who hit me and punched me almost everyday, they made me hate myself. I lived there for 5 years.

My grandparents didn't want me so they sent me to my mom. My mom sometimes hurts me too. It doesn't help that I have no friends and that I'm shy. That's the short version of the story without the cutting and thoughts.

[XXEmoXAngel]

My story is long and annoying so I'll wrap it up. I've been cutting since I was nine and now I'm all good. I stopped five months ago. Now I devote my life to helping others and twloha really saved me.

All I can say is thankyou so much.

[Emraldinho]

the world need more people like you. you've made Youtube to a better place. love, peace & soul from Sweden

[HCadrenaline]

I'm starting to see people using this site as a fashion sense, it really makes me sick when I see people wearing TWLOHA shirts and i've personally witnessed bullying people myself, the bullys are mainly those arrogant "scene" kids"

depression and suicide can apply to everyone, not just to you and your wannabe bipolar friends, this is only throwing back the kids that are actuley having these thoughts away from the site.

Peace to the kids with the real problems, theres always someone that cares.

[lunarsatsuma]

Wow - suicidal for a 2yrs but started acting seriously these last months and then getting committed to a psychiatric hospital. It was bad especially as i was nearly a done med school, an they can't find a reason as i know too much. So now have ruined my life, and really wanted someone to agree that am a useless waste of space but man you have just stopped me taking a hell of an overdose b4 jumping out my 6th floor window especially as i saw 1st hand the pain it causes. U r one hell of a person.

[sirdoomsdeck]

I do and I dont want to die

[realisthabiba]

I was feeling bad myself and this did help. Just knowing that there are good people helps. A big thank you

[TheDeathEyes]

I just wanted to say how amazing this video is and that you are a great person for posting this, Thank you. I loved your poems, I have written many poems myself. I also wanted to say that I have been suicidal at times in my life, and this might sound odd but one of the things that helped me was the film Harold and Maude, which I saw you mention on your info. Brilliant advice.

[TotallyWired18]

dude amazing video, thank you for embracing your vunerability, if more people did the same instead of shaking their dicks 24/7 the world would be a much happier place

[OceanLife772]

My husband's son in law recently commited suicide due to loosing a few mils (O.P.M)...The pain his death has caused the family is unbearable! His wife, 25 years old is devastated!!!! PLEASE GET HELP NOW....Life is worth fighting for!!!! we ALL go thru ups and downs, YOU WILL SURVIVE! Life is

much easier than death. I also lost an uncle to it.....The pain stays in our lives for ever! God Bless!

[cnbank]

One of my favorite movie quotes is from "Cast Away" starring Tom Hanks. In the last few minutes, he says makes a great speech. The last lines are "I gotta keep breathing. Because tomorrow the sun will rise. Who knows what the tide could bring?"

I believe in staying alive as long as possible and to never stop breathing. You never know what the future holds in this one life we all have.

[BrandNewToYou]

You're the man. I look up to you so much it's ridiculous. Hey this video isn't for me, I'm not suicidal...BUT everyone should watch it...because it is for me (and everyone)...

You don't have to be depressed to appreciate and enjoy this video.

You're making us all think a bit different...

the advice helped me too.

Keep posting man

Wastching your videos isn't time spent while wasting time...it's time well spent at any time!

Peace!

[kenshiunderground]

I've been in very dark places before, mentally and emotionally. That was the case even very recently. I'm not there anymore, even despite bad things looming on the horizon for me. I've watched all of your Hip Hop samples videos and they've actually helped lift my spirits in the past. I just wanna say thanks to you because you actually care about the people that look up to you. You're only one guy but at least you're doing something positive to try and help at least one person. Good lookin out.

[deadjoke2]

had some tough times as a teenager.....heard purple haze by jimi hendrix and my life changed....music helped me, so now when life is good i can think back and i am glad i didnt do anything stupid because i would have missed some great times and great music........keep it up funk.

[theraminandgin]

Thanks funk. Im going through a tough time right now and you really helped.The only thing that really stopped me was your post and by coincidence my cousin did it before I could.Seeing his mom and kids made me think what my family would go through.

[deepcrates908]

WOW...funktuall dropping the raw real . Nice one. Keep them coming.

[lennybxb]

You got it right

[misscherrie86]

Since I was 6. I have had so many dreams. I mostly dream about someone or something chasing me. Every since I was a child....I keep having these dreams..even now. I had one again the other day. I don't understand why this has been in my subconscious since a child. I never been abused or anything like that.

My mom and sister says it means im running from myself.

Is it because of my shyness? Is it because I "fear" being myself? I need help. I have been suicidal since a kid. I am afraid

[funktuall]

I have the same dream every night and I am NOT shy at all. The subconscious is a crazy thing. Best thing to do is be honest with people about it who are trying to help you. Go see somebody, let them know how you feel. Your daughter is counting on you to take good care of yourself.

[misscherrie86]

but what if you really dont want to be here? I believe in life after death....what if there is a better place? What if I am in hell? Nothing EVER goes right with me....No one likes me....I am a very shy person, and people take that the wrong way. They think I am secretive and no one trust me. But I am shy, no one realizes that. I HATE it. I may have missed so many opportunities because of my shyness.

I try HARD...maybe not hard enough. I keep preying for strength. I'm "trying" to hang on

[misscherrie86]

Only reason I am still here is because no one would be there to take care of my daughter if I left.

She is the only reason. Sometime that angers me.

I attempted last year...police came and took me to a psycho hospital and I spent a couple hours there once they figured I was normal.

I am so lonely. 23, F, and very very lonely. And being african american from a poor community sucks for me.

Damn... I thought I learned to love myself...I just realize I need work, and help.

[lifestraight]

Please do hang in there especially for your daughter. But not only for her, for if you are solely living for someone else and that's how it comes off to you, you will feel there's no reason to live for you. But Im sure there is. Challenge your fears, immerse yourself in life, and then try from there.

[laurazapata927]

my friend just commited suicide saturday... no one knew she was not happy with her life.. she was a very happy person and smiled alot.. she never showed any signs..she was also pregnant but none of us knew.. she was 15. well i just hope shes feeling bettter wherever she is... RIP

[funktuall]

sorry for your loss. stay up laura!

[laurazapata927]

@funktuall Thanks..

[lolofunnypantso9]

respect to ya

[skottstyles]

respect.

[RitmoNo1]

Big respect funktuall for raising this taboo issue that really needs bringing out - as you say (and I know from personal experiences) it is a lot more common than people think or care to admit. PEACE - to everyone.

[RitmoNo1]

I beg anyone not to think of suicide as an option. I went through a long period in my early 20's when it seriously crossed my mind. But believe me - you hang on it there and your life WILL change for the better - no matter how crushed and isolated you might all feel right now. Sometimes the answer is, that there is "no answer" It's Sunshine & Rain and accepting that I found helped me recover over time. Please seek counselling - I wish I had to take away the feeling of isolation I had.

[PinkyLeeCPA]

I am dandelion also. Thank you for being there. Don't forget that dandelions are full of vitamins. Peace.

[Innit2winnit199]

Respect to you brother. And the poems were great.

[supperskillz]

Real talk

[bastlake]

Writing doesn't have to be a completed process, either. And it goes for any kind of art, cuz it's all about expression. Doesn't have to be a matter of, "Here is my final piece of art for critics to judge and people to pay money for". Even just trying, starting to write what you think is on your mind, you might get a few sentences in and realize "...this isn't as big a deal as I thought, maybe I just need to sleep on it". You should never think it's a waste of time, though.

Go for it!

[ctswright]

wow its so amazing that u have been able to have that kind of impact on people.

[HiphopRising]

"And I've tried

Everything but suicide

But it's crossed my mind"

-- Just a Thought / Gnarls Barkley

[trooperjoe73]

Vinnie Paz had a suicidal song. In the form of a letter to his mother.

[pantherzfan201]

@trooperjoe73 Before the Great Collapse, then Razorblade Salvation.

[Mrtoddie]

Thanks Funktuall.

[TulipPEZ]

thats awesome. your a great dude. so open and so forward. we could all learn from you.

[LeeboProductions]

just to add to that, Psychologists recomend wrighting down your thoughts, they also say exercise is one of the best ways to relieve depression along with having goals and things to look forward to. Funk you got my respect brother

[blachubear]

That was pretty cool funktual. I was in that space when I was 14/15 years old, I'm glad I received that help. Thanks for this post. Peace.

[doctorbarrientos]

It takes a real man to show that sincerity. Thanks for spreading the love. Peace

[spookypen]

For real, shit has been pretty bad for me the last 5-6 years and finding new music has been life sustaining. Appreciate the channel a lot.

[SykoDj]

thanks funktual you helped out a lot

[titomangu]

you made me cry man...... you are a great person this has helped me a lot thanks

[2damnfunny]

Beautiful

[PhillyBornBRpro]

Wow, this is powerful! You have gone above and beyond to help someone. May that gesture be returned upon you 10 fold.

[Hotgrits]

You're one of the realest dudes ever. Keep it up man!

[poundsounds2009]

i just posted on myspace

[nightmathzombieethan]

Nicely Done man....

[jjmm112]

Funk. Wonderfull vid, thank`s 5*.

[TheTrentStarr]

great video dude!!! helps me alot today!!! thank you

PEACE

[rydan2002]

I wish Micheal Hutchence had been able to see this.

[rydan2002]

Music saves lives. Thanks for posting this.

[bizzyb53]

You are a real inspiration.Thanks!

[Leon3th]

thank you i need that

[devolvedcouk]

Been in the same boat fairly recently then saw a friends facebook status and so instantly knew what he was thinkin.

It brought it all home very quickly, I put my woes aside and walked over to his and in dissuading him ended up having to follow my own advice.

The word often doesn't make sense, but you have to entertain the possibility that its not your fault and that life just isn't that sensible.

[uptownxpress]

nice vid for sharing with everyone

[deejayflipside]

a true don with a heart, it's nice to see in this cynical world

[drlyricz]

I'm glad you did this video...i've been going through a lot of stuff myself, and music has been my crutch. You're a great person for doing this, and as a fan of yours, I can't thank you enough! You're awesome bro! You're awesome!

[poundcake67]

Well done Funk well done. That's how you spread the love.

[ronahan]

important video. thank you.

[GGGiL00]

much luv to u funkt!! i'm sure a lot of viewers are apretiating this video!!

[anthonyfoxtrott]

u so cool, guy.

[shawn0612]

Bravo.

[cynthiavance]

Really really well said man. I'm glad you addressed this... bet it helped a few viewers. Much respect to everything you do.

[avalino79]

funktuall ....ur a good man charlie brown. Keep doing what ur doing. Being a friend to many on youtube..

[JimHrdz]

Music is my comfort, no matter what, I never feel lonely when I'm with her.

[Triton88Keyz]

Took a journey through my brain

And they saw the scars and they felt my pain

Saw the things I didn't want to find

Knew the dreams I had over a bottle of wine

Thought if I lied I was going to win

But they said the battle wouldn't even begin

Thought about the lies that I said to myself

But I knew it's too late to find the help

[XxStreetNinjaxX]

Yo, this was a very important video and i guarantee it has already helped and will continue to lots of people. I know it definitely helped me think differently about lots of stuff. Appreciate this man! Good thing you've done here really lets your viewers know you care :)

[raitei202]

amen. you never know what tomorrow brings.

[SuperFawx]

so true

[x3senoritobonitox313]

im not suicidal......IM HIGH ASS A MOTHAFUCKA ,UR VIDEOS ARE THE BEST TO WATCH STONED AND REGURLARLY...THANX I APPRECIATE

[LolAtYou2ube]

true words