A few weeks ago Cristi and Lizz and I were tweeting about Cristi’s commitment to dye her hair completely blue if she raised $1,500 for suicide prevention. If she didn’t get there, she said, she’d get blue streaks.
Blue streaks? Hey, that’s #54 on my life list! Before I knew it, Lizz and I had agreed to get blue streaks if Cristi reached her goal. (Don’t tell her, but I’d have done it whether she reached her goal or not.) Several others jumped on the Smurf train and agreed to go blue as well.
Well, she got there. And then some. She worked really hard, with a dedication that was incredible to watch. I’m so proud of what she’s done – not only the fundraising but the awareness for such an important cause.
I have been touched by suicide and I know how devastating it is for those left behind.
I also know what it feels like to be so clouded by depression that not living anymore seems like the only option.
There are always options. No one is alone. It’s okay to ask for help. I learned that when I reached my lowest point and I’m so glad I didn’t stay silent.
Life list or not, I was totally prepared to add some blue to my ‘do.
So yesterday, in three different cities, Cristi and Lizz and I went blue.
The blue's in. Time to get rid of the mullet.
Why yes, I do have blue hair.
See? Blue!
We #bluebloggers tweeted during the process, and knowing that two friends – people I’ve been lucky enough to meet in person – were doing the same thing at the same time for a good cause was totally inspiring.
Cristi – who looks great with totally blue hair – vlogged about it. Please go and visit her and tell her she’s awesome.
Lizz looks pretty great in blue herself, and she has posted something really brave in revealing her new streaks. Please go and love on her.
Huge thanks to everyone who supported Cristi’s fundraising. I’ve seen you step up and I love you for it.
Sincere thanks also to Sarah Rae at Studio 1284 here in Victoria for not only doing my hair but being excited about it (and charging me less because it’s for charity).
And, of course, thank you to Cristi for speaking out to stop suicide. I love you, my soul sister.
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I’m talking to YOU. #youarebeautiful #youareloved #youareNOTalone #StopSuicide
