Project Semicolon was started in order to raise awareness about suicide, however, the founder, Amy Bleuel, committed suicide herself. The movement began in 2013––ten years after Bleuel’s father committed suicide. She wanted to find a symbol to honor him and ended up creating the foundation for the faith-based group. A semicolon is used when an author chooses to continue a sentence instead of … Continue reading Project Semicolon: Your Story Isn’t Over Yet

The new Netflix original show 13 Reasons Why has become an extremely popular topic of conversation recently, drawing the attention of teens and adults alike. 13 Reasons Why tackles issues regarding bullying and teen suicide, and shines a light on how school systems handle such events. While the series does many things right, it has its downfalls as well. With all the controversy revolving around … Continue reading Thirteen Things to Know About 13 Reasons Why