Second Post About The Semicolon ;

[MariaLove123]

I posted about this before so if you’re interested please look back at that post.

My ring arrived and I LOVE it 💕

The semicolon has become a symbol of hope, second chances, and a story that doesn't end here. After being inspired by so many within our own community who have suffered from depression and the loss of loved ones to suicide, Continue was created. Now, we want to share hope and positivity to as many people as possible. This ZOX is a reminder that your story was meant to be continued. There's always hope and healing that will find its way into your story, but only if you continue.

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[NetflixLover25]

Love this! I got a semi colon tattoo on my ribs, and I love it. We need to get the word out about the semi colon project!

[MariaLove123 in reply to NetflixLover25]

I’m getting one on my other wrist! I’m so happy you know about this! I really want to spread the word. Sometimes actually holding something that represents our illness makes us more grounded; like, we have a “label” or “symbol” for it. I’m not doing good with explaining what I’m trying to say lol

[LovelySnow in reply to MariaLove123]

I had no idea about this! I am on my way to check it out!

[Iloveart7 in reply to MariaLove123]

I agree, it makes me feel more grounded to have my necklace, which I'm always wearing

[MariaLove123 in reply to Iloveart7]

I love my necklace too! My Dad got me healing crystals so we can each hold one with us to connect spiritually and rubbing the crystals decreases anxiety.

[JEG325]

Awesome and classy as usual my friend. Do you do anything that's not awesome and classy? I shouldn't even ask....I know better....My classy friend, have a blessed day! Hey your other friends are talking on our line right now....

[MariaLove123 in reply to JEG325]

I guess not! 😉 yeah right lol. You know my faults lol. But I try my best. Xo 😘

[JEG325 in reply to MariaLove123]

Come over to the chat line line and tell me about them. Of course, I won't believe you have any faults...

[Iloveart7]

I got a semicolon necklace. I love it!

[MariaLove123 in reply to Iloveart7]

It actually came with a necklace too! I love it. They were both free. I just paid shipping. Awww girl ; ❤️

[NetflixLover25 in reply to MariaLove123]

They are free?!

[MariaLove123 in reply to NetflixLover25]

Mine was! They might have been promoting it. There’s also other ring designs too with the semicolon. You should take a look at their site!

[NetflixLover25 in reply to MariaLove123]

I did! But I couldnt find any rings

[MariaLove123 in reply to NetflixLover25]

Here you go! storyisntover.com/products/...

[LovelySnow]

I love it! Thank you for sharing! 💖;💖;💖;

[AZ1970]

I am jealous. I have wanted one.

[MariaLove123 in reply to AZ1970]

Get one! It’s either still free and you just have to pay shipping or it’s pretty cheap. Get one and represent our illness! 💪🏼

[malbec_outa_the_box]

Love it!

[LovelySnow]

I didn't know about this project. It just is amazing. I'm so grateful to know about this. I just want to cry.

[fauxartist]

wow....that is an amazing story...and so many of us, me included, have been effected by this disease.....

[LovelySnow]

I ordered one! 💖;💖;💖

[MariaLove123 in reply to LovelySnow]

YES!! I’m so excited for you! Don’t get discouraged if it takes a while to deliver. I think they had so many orders at once. When you get it, you gotta let me know!

Xo 😘

[LovelySnow in reply to MariaLove123]

Okay, got it. Yay!! Thank you! I will!! 💖💖💖

[MariaLove123 in reply to LovelySnow]

💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻 Woohoo!!

[LovelySnow in reply to MariaLove123]

😄🙆😻

[Hidden]

That’s beautiful!

[Surrounded-but-alone]

I was just thinking about needing the semicolon tattoo before I got on here tonight! I love this ring!!

[MariaLove123 in reply to Surrounded-but-alone]

That’s so cool! Where are you getting the tattoo? I was thinking on my other wrist. The ring is so nice. It’s simple and beautiful.

[Surrounded-but-alone in reply to MariaLove123]

I was thinking on the inside of my wrist as well. Somewhere I will see all the time but doesn't seem like I'm begging for attention over it. (Not that I feel that anyone with it is begging for attention but I have unfortunately heard comments like that before and it's a level of negativity I'd like to avoid) Also, you talked me into it, I ordered the ring after seeing your post last night! 😁

[MariaLove123 in reply to Surrounded-but-alone]

Yay!! I’m so excited you ordered it. I told someone else don’t get discouraged if it takes a little while to arrive. I think a lot of people are ordering for the holiday. And I have a lot of tattoos. Don’t worry what people say. If they mean something to you, than go for it! Mine all mean something special ☺️

[Surrounded-but-alone in reply to MariaLove123]

I have 3 tattoos currently and it's not so much that I care what people think, but criticism is one of my biggest triggers for anxiety/depression. It's a weird thing to know that I dont care what strangers think of me and yet it sets off something deep inside that I can't control when they say anything negative to me. (Anxiety is such a weird disease!!!) I am super excited about my ring, and I got a necklace too. I've been wanting them for a while, I'm a big supporter of the project. I love that it's a solid yet subtle reminder of where we've been and what is still to come 😀

[MariaLove123 in reply to Surrounded-but-alone]

You literally explained that perfectly. That is exactly how I feel to T! I’m extremely sensitive to people being mean to me. I wish I could brush it off but I get really upset. So I understand where you’re coming from.

And I got the necklace too! I love it. It’s just cool. It actually means something to us.

[Surrounded-but-alone in reply to MariaLove123]

Even as a kid I was super sensitive to criticism, even the nicest most constructive kinds. It led to a ridiculous level of perfectionism and this now feeds into my depression as well. Logically I know I'm a good person deserving of the best life has to offer, but emotionally is a whole different story. I can do 10 things perfect in a day but I will focus on the one "less-than" moment for hours. It's frustrating. I'm hoping that having this ring will help. I actually see it two ways... The way it was meant, as in my story isn't over yet. But also as a separation point between my past and my future, a turning point of sorts in my story, if you will. So when I have that "wtf" moment I can look at the ring and be like "well, I'm on the other side of that now" and try not to look back.

[MariaLove123 in reply to Surrounded-but-alone]

I have been very sensitive since I was little too. I think sensitivity plays a huge role in our illness. And when someone is mean, we stir and get anxiety which leads to depression.

I love how you’re looking at the ring in such a positive way. You’re very good at explaining feelings. Everything you say, I’m like “that makes so much sense.”

[Surrounded-but-alone in reply to MariaLove123]

Thanks. Its one of the few good things to come from this lifelong illness. I've had lots of time to think and try to put words to it to help others understand what I feel. It's taken many tries (and unfortunately many failures) before I started finding ways to make it relatable to people without our struggles.

Once upon a time I was even studying to be a behavioral counselor. Ironically, my anxiety (along with some family issues at the time) caused me to drop out. Mental illness, heh? 😌

[MariaLove123 in reply to Surrounded-but-alone]

Well you are very good at it. I like to research articles and really dig into the statistics, the stories, coping mechanisms and more. I just want to understand it better because there has to be a reason why we were chosen to live with this illness. We are the chosen ones 🧝‍♀️🧝‍♂️ Lol

[Cat_cat44]

I love that!!😍😍