Today is an important day to me. It is a day where I celebrate my future. It is World Semicolon Day.
For those of you who do not know, this day is a day for suicide and mental health awareness. The semicolon represents a pause, and like in writing it is not the end of the story. I have struggled with anxiety and depression for more than 10 years now. While I never made an active attempt, I have had suicidal thoughts. I spent a night in the hospital because I was scared of the pills I had on the table beside me. I recognized I was in trouble and got help.
I wear a semicolon on my wrist today in support of others who have struggled. I wear it in honor of two friends who have both been to that point of desperation. For now it is just a temporary mark, but one day I hope to sit at the tattoo parlor and hear them crank up a needle machine for me again.
Do what you can to help someone continue their story. If you know someone who struggles with depression sometimes just being there can make the difference on a bad day. Recognize the symptoms of mental illness and suicide. To learn more go to Project Semicolon or Lifeline .
Your story is important and it is NOT over yet!
Always remember 911 for an emergency situations and (in the US) the suicide prevention lifeline is 1-800-273-8255.
Leigha Robbins 
Bravo on that L!
Thank you Michael!
Sounds like good idea. All the best with your health.
Thanks much!