A Love Movement: To Write Love on Her Arms 2
by My second article on To Write Love on Her Arms. However, this time is more about the actual story, instead of the organization. I hope that you find it as inspiring as I do.
A while back I wrote about the organization To Write Love On Her Arms. Now, I would like to focus on the story behind the organization. The story behind the movement.
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It all started with a girl, Renee, who was 19 at the time and in a very dark place in her life. Jamie Tworkowski asked her what she’d say if he were to tell her story. She told him to tell everyone who were to hear the story to look up and remember the stars.
At first the idea of TWLOHA was not known by many. They started out on myspace and eventually more and more people heard the story and were inspired, or felt they could relate. Those teens who caught on to the idea started sharing how they could relate to Renee, and a movement began.
Jamie’s story speaks of how Renee’s past was painful, and how she got to the point of needing Rehab, but when she went to enter they told her she was too great of risk because they had no means of detox. So Jamie and a few friends took her in for five days. They showed her love, memories to remember, and fun. They went to a show of her favorite band; Band Marino, a basketball game, and the taste of chaos tour.
Music can definitely be healing. If you’ve ever been to a show like the taste of chaos tour,then you know it is an outside show. With the lights and the atmosphere, it feels like healing and hope.
Is the feeling of helping someone how God feels when we surrender our broken hearts, and trade death for life? Some would like to believe so, because the feeling is so grand. It is just a shame that there are many out there who don’t like the idea of helping others. On the other hand, healing is definitely possible. Even if someone does not have the means to go to rehab. The people who want to help do what they can, and find any means they can to provide help.
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Post Commentgoodselfme
On June 9, 2009 at 11:55 am
I do not have sound, so could not take in the fullness of your post. Thank you for sharing so much with me. My little bunch of words that have helped me heal in the past are not really words of hope but a check on reality that has given me hope.”You can’t make people say or do what you want them to say or do”. This has allowed me such freedom to let people just be. My control is over myself and I have no way to stop or start people no matter how much I think I would like to. Blessings to you, my friend!
Ruby Hawk
On June 9, 2009 at 5:56 pm
I couldn’thear the video but I’m sure it’s a good cause.
poet09
On June 9, 2009 at 6:25 pm
Very Inspirational, it was so touching the video and the story being told are sure to be uplifting to those who are in related circumstances. Not only that, but listening to the story and watching the video inspires one to want to get involved and help. Great job.
STEVE666
On June 10, 2009 at 9:39 am
Inspirational piece and video.
Kate Smedley
On June 10, 2009 at 12:26 pm
I had trouble with the video too but I absolutely love this article and the quotes, so motivational and uplifting, thanks for sharing this. Very enjoyable read.
rizzei
On June 11, 2009 at 6:43 am
inspiring story! i just can’t play the video. i still need to install a flashplayer..thanks for sharing this:)
bethann
On June 17, 2009 at 9:59 am
A great write…you are commended in bringing awareness to
TWLOHA…giving an open door for those that hurt. Thanks for sharing. Bethann
rochelle
On June 23, 2009 at 5:03 am
thank you
JulieClarke
On January 15, 2010 at 6:58 pm
thanks for this
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