“As a child, I carried worries that no child should have to carry. Instead of feeling carefree, I was focused on keeping the peace, avoiding conflict, and protecting myself emotionally. ” https://twloha.com/blog/the-child-who-learned-to-survive/

If you’re struggling and don’t know where to start, we’re here for you. Resources: FIND HELP Tool - twloha.com/find-help Mental Health Toolkit - mentalhealthtoolkit.co Crisis Text Line - Text TWLOHA to 741741

We are all walking through this life together, and we need each other to make it through.

Want to see TWLOHA bring our new short documentary to your city? Become a fan of TWLOHA on Playhouse and nominate your city! We know the impact of this movement has made it all across the country, and we want to bring the story directly to people like you who made it possible. playhouse.band/twloha

You’re nice to spend time with. You’re really creative. Your jokes are funny. Don’t doubt it.

You are the only you, and you can not be replaced. We need you here. Shop the brand new Disco Shirt now at store.twloha.com/product/disco-shirt.

It feels like there's so much out of our control, and maybe that's true, but focus on the things that are in your control and you may find you have more room to change than you realize.

Your effort does not go unnoticed. It can be hard to ask for help. It can be hard to take that first step. But we see you. And we’re proud.

As kids growing up in a dysfunctional home, we are often unaware of the trauma or chaos. We invite you to read “The Child Who Learned to Survive” by Cheramy Thul at https://twloha.com/blog/the-child-who-learned-to-survive/.

Being soft does not mean being weak. There is a strength in gentleness.

“I am willing to live with them out in the open, transforming my past pain into a lighthouse for anyone still trapped in the dark.” https://twloha.com/blog/when-i-decided-not-to-die/

You bring so much light to the people around you. Thank you for existing.

“These scars never truly go away. But today, I wear them proudly.” https://twloha.com/blog/when-i-decided-not-to-die/

August is here, and we have your reminder from the TWLOHA Calendar. 💛

You are enough. That's not up for debate.

“At that moment, disappearing felt like what I wanted, but I realized it wasn't the ideal consequence. There was no guarantee of a better afterlife, so I decided to make a desperate gamble on this one. I had no friends, but I had music.” https://twloha.com/blog/when-i-decided-not-to-die/

Our BIPOC Mental Health Month Collection was created to invite honesty from BIPOC communities about their mental health and the experiences that have an impact on it. You can always shop this collection at store.twloha.com/collections/bipoc-mental-health-collection.

Your joy is beautiful. Your life is precious. Your struggles are not shameful. Please don’t feel like you have to keep any of it to yourself—because you deserve more than survival. Your culture. Your identity. Your story. Your future is worth fighting for.

Allow yourself to love and be loved, even if it's been hard in the past.

“Every day, I would come home crying, rush to my piano, and pound out the furious third movement of his Moonlight Sonata. I felt a deep, cosmic connection to him; I was certain he felt the exact same rage and sadness toward the unfairness of life.” https://twloha.com/blog/when-i-decided-not-to-die/

The first step is telling someone you’re struggling. The next step is asking for help. We’re here for you. Mental health resources are always available at twloha.com/find-help.

Learn to trust yourself. You know what brings you joy. You know what doesn't make you feel right. Follow those signs.

“Deep down, I knew I hadn't done anything wrong. I knew I wasn't ‘dirty.’ But the accumulated pain and self-doubt eventually overwhelmed me. I couldn't see a bright future anymore.” https://twloha.com/blog/when-i-decided-not-to-die/

You never know what can happen if you just keep showing up.

We invite you to read “When I Decided Not To Die” by artist Shihori. On the TWLOHA Blog, Shihori, a J-pop artist, shares her story of how she overcame bullying and suicidal thoughts through music, following her passion, and hope. You can read it at https://twloha.com/blog/when-i-decided-not-to-die/.

Who you are now is not who you were then. Learning and growing is part of the human experience.

“The hardest part of learning how to get out of ADHD burnout, for me, was unlearning the belief that rest was something I had to earn, that I had to produce enough to deserve stillness." https://twloha.com/blog/the-invisible-burnout-adhd-in-the-workplace/

The little things add up. Take small steps toward healing. Mental health resources are always available at twloha.com/find-help

You can always turn around. You can always come back. You can always change direction. Your journey is not set in stone.

You don’t have to apologize for existing. We’re glad you’re here.