I've never been super into grammar, but, in the rules of grammar, a semicolon is a symbol that marks where an author could have ended a sentence, but chose not to do so. Some might wonder why I am writing about semicolons, so....here's an explanation. Most of you reading this might already know.
Today is February 3rd. Kind of an ordinary day in the grand scheme of things, except that 11 years ago on February 3rd, I very seriously considered giving up on my life. I actually wrote about it last year, so for further details, read here: https://jazzyintheuk.blogspot.com/2018/02/february-3rd.html. However, obviously, I did not end my life. I'm still here. I could have ended the sentence of my life, but I chose not to. Which is why I can usually be found wearing a necklace with the semicolon symbol on it. I still struggle some days, but I am still here. I'm still fighting. For anyone else who is struggling, I recommend taking a look at the Project Semicolon website: https://projectsemicolon.com. There is a lot of good information and resources on there. Another thing that has been helpful for me is the website for To Write Love on Her Arms: https://twloha.com. It's another organization for people struggling with addictions, self harm, depression, and other issues. So anyways, 11 years later, I'm still here. Still fighting. I celebrated my 30th birthday a few weeks ago, and I plan to keep up the fight.
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