American Giving Awards Intro.

Kaitlyn and Jenny share their journey of finding hope after losing loved ones to suicide. Joel reflects on his battle with depression. All three talk about the role TWLOHA has played in their stories.

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• AGA
• TWLOHA
• American Giving Awards
• hope
• suicide
• depression
• To Write Love on Her Arms

[BelovedListener]

When this video aired live I just sat in my living room and broke down. It still brings me to tears, each and every time. It's a fantastic testimony to the power of TWLOHA, not only for the people suffering, but for their family and friends as well, even after an individual's battle is lost. This organization means the world to me, and I'm thankful they won the million to go on spreading help and hope! <3

[mdemoree]

So glad this is online now. It makes me tear up every time I watch it, it's full of so many raw emotions & I can relate to them all so much. I think it does a great job portraying what TWLOHA is all about, and I'm glad the organization has helped these three wonderful people through all their pain. Like Joel, TWLOHA has given me the courage to face each day.. it has saved my life, & for that I'm eternally grateful. Congratulations on the $1,000,000 TWLOHA! I will always support TWLOHA <3

[kathyroxfoshizzle]

My best friend tried to kill herself about 3 years ago and I knew that she had wanted to die and I tried everything to convince her not to.when I found out that she did try to commit suicide I felt like everything I said and did wasn't Good enough and I was mad at myself for not trying hard enough.her parents put her in a hospital on another state and she has been moved 3times I haven't seen her in almost 3 years and I miss her when I first heard about twloha the first thing I thought about was

[MattMilne92]

i know iv been through some messed up stuff in my life, i was diagnosed with cancer at age 12, by 13 i had serious depression, from my depression i became into drugs and got heavily addicted, i often self harmed or contemplated my own being here, i attempted suicide upwards of 15 times, when i was going through all this i never knew TWLOHA existed, i got clean in late 2008, today was the worst day iv had in such a long time, i considered drugs again, but seeing TWLOHA and what they do stopped me

[Glee1love]

i never head of this, ever, i thought i was alone in this world, that hey i'm crazy cause i want to die, i have thoughts about killing myself, and i know its not right, and i don't want to die

but i still have hope hope that i won't swallow my dads pills or stab myself, i know somehow i will get better

[maricacrz]

I found TWLOHA through music and in that I know coincidence does not exist, but fate does. I was really young going through my brother's and a few of my friends' deaths; it was a huge impact on me and I was lost. I had no one to go to because who's going to listen to an eight year old little girl, but a stranger that sits there and "analyzes you" for an hour? I'm still young, but I found my way back to my faith, family, and friends because of TWLOHA. I, from the bottom of my heart, thank everyo

[ashlynn5625]

my sis needs to get help or shell die before im 12 and i don't wanna lose the only thing i love because she helped me through the i wanna kill myself thing because of SH...i dont whant her to die...please help TWLOHR...

[umki55es]

@bethxoxo15 Sorry for your loss. :/ my friend hung himself 3 months ago.. I know how ya must be feeling. :p

[countrymusicfan3794]

When I clicked on the link for this video I was not expecting what I found. Grayson lived in my town and although I did not know her personally her death greatly impacted my life. Two of my best friends had known Grayson for her entire life and watching them struggle in the months and years since has been terrible. But I thank TWLOHA for sharing stories like Grayson's and for being there to provide support and help for those who are suffering as well as for their friends and families. RIPGrayson

[yeralosersmile]

This was my favorite segment of the whole awards show. They did an AMAZING job with it <3333

[1girlrevalution]

i love this and you all!!! ive struggled with depression addiction and self injury and suicide youve made such a difference in my life thank you all!!!!

[bethxoxo15]

I miss you mom, I found you after you hung yourself, I know your still out there watching over me. I love you

I buy a lot of TWLOHA thank you