As the semicolon tattoo becomes more of a phenomenon throughout the world, many people ask what it’s for and why we get it. In order to help people better understand it, there are a couple things you need to know.
The Semicolon Movement
The movement is for anyone who has ever self-harmed, has a personality disorder, or has tried to commit suicide. The semicolon is a sign of hope, that your sentence is not over.
How it Works
If you have ever harmed yourself, attempted suicide, or just want to support the cause, put a semicolon on your wrist or wherever you feel it would mean the most. Every time you see it, think of something that makes life worth living.
As someone who suffers from both anxiety and depression, the semicolon is a reason to keep going, a way to know that I am not alone in the fight. Everyday I have to tell myself that my story is not over and that I have a big support system that I could not go without.
Luther Burns, a student at Winona State University, said that he got his semicolon tattoo about three weeks ago. For him it means that he gets to write his own story and never give up on living no matter how hard it gets to keep going.
As the movement grows, more and more people become aware that they are not alone in the fight, that there is someone else out there who feels exactly how they feel. The semicolon tattoo is a sign of hope for people, and when they see that someone has it they know that they don’t have to worry and that they have people who care. If you know someone who is struggling don’t be afraid to tell them about the movement, it might help more than you think.
Share your story; continue your sentence.