I was on the verge of suicide, alone, and wounded, but HeartSupport gave me the courage to hold fast. It gave me the courage to begin going to therapy, to be authentic and honest with the people I loved, it gave me the strength to throw lies about myself to the side, to reclaim my life.

HeartSupport helped me see hope when I felt stuck in depression and suicidal thoughts. HeartSupport provided genuine encouragement because I knew I wasn't alone. No matter what I was facing, I knew there was hope and there was a reason for my pain. Though I felt as if I were stuck in my own mind, my thoughts really had no hold or power over me because the God is with me and fighting for me alongside the community at HeartSupport.

Isn't amazing, how, in this world within a network, a community, a family, and in the midst of all of these relationships, one could feel, if not already, isolated? I have struggled with loneliness since adolescence. However, I was surprised to find a movement called HeartSupport, who, with a noble cause, made it a pursuit to reach out to the ones who feel maybe a little lonely, different, excluded, etc. Seeing the videos and reading the blogs brought inspiration to me personally and I know it is a sanctuary to those who, maybe, are longing, yearning, wanting to be heard and wanting to be with others who ultimately understand.

I used to let myself feel alone because I let myself get used…those two things twisted my mind into thinking I was worthless…well guess what? I am not worthless. I have purpose and meaning and I can do anything no matter what the odds are […] HeartSupport got me to realize that I am not alone in my struggles and that God has a plan for all of us here.

I've struggled with bullying, loneliness, and body image since I was in 4th grade. [This last year] things quickly went from bad to worse. The bullying got worse and I began self harming. I felt as though my life had no purpose anymore. Then I started listening to music and found HeartSupport. It helped me come face to face with my demons and I didn't feel so alone. And after a while with their support things have begun to get better!

A few years ago I fell into a hole. I drank daily and numbed myself with drugs. I cut people out of my life and burned a lot of bridges. I was aware what I was doing to myself, but couldn't find the inspiration to stop. I wanted to be happy again, but found it easier to take my pain out on myself. I met Jake at the HeartSupport tent at Warped that summer. He took the time to talk to me and even asked about what I wanted of myself, and how I should be proud of the things I had accomplished. I felt a new sense of worth and self-confidence I hadn't felt in months. I spent the next few months reading stories on HeartSupport. I took a step back and re-learned what I was passionate about and what I wanted to do with my life. Three years later, I'm able to healthy able to work towards the goals I set for myself. Learning to love myself again through HeartSupport has helped put me on the right path.