Project Semicolon

For fans of PostSecret, Humans of New York, and If You Feel Too Much, this collection from suicide-awareness organization Project Semicolon features stories and photos from those struggling with mental illness.

Project Semicolon began in 2013 to spread a message of hope: No one struggling with a mental illness is alone; you, too, can survive and live a life filled with joy and love. In support of the project and its message, thousands of people all over the world have gotten semicolon tattoos and shared photos of them, often alongside stories of hardship, growth, and rebirth.

Project Semicolon: Your Story Isn't Over reveals dozens of new portraits and stories from people of all ages talking about what they have endured and what they want for their futures. This represents a new step in the movement and a new awareness around those who struggle with mental illness and those who support them. At once heartfelt, unflinchingly honest, and eternally hopeful, this collection tells a story of choice: every day you choose to live and let your story continue on.

Learn more about the project at www.projectsemicolon.com.

This deeply moving collection of real stories and portraits explores:

• Depression and Anxiety: Raw, first-person accounts of battling internal villains, from debilitating panic attacks to the daily struggle of getting out of bed.
• Suicide Prevention: The story behind the global movement and the semicolon tattoo that reminds thousands that their story isn't over.
• Self-Harm and Recovery: Unflinchingly honest narratives about the road from self-injury to self-acceptance, and learning to cope with overwhelming emotional pain.
• PTSD and Trauma: Powerful testimonials from survivors of abuse, sexual assault, and profound loss who are reclaiming their futures.
• Choosing to Live: An ultimately hopeful message that every day is a choice to continue, filled with stories of resilience, rebirth, and finding a reason to stay.