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  • The Dear Hope Index

    Below is a compiled list of every publication on Dear Hope, broken down into categories.    Creative Writing Pieces: A poetry selection - Mashiro A... Read More
  • Societal Stigmas, Gender Norms, and their Effect on Mental Health

    Something that has become increasingly bothersome to me, and I'm sure many of you, are the stigmas that society has put in place. Whether the... Read More
  • Having Depression When Your Busy Life Slows Down

    It started with a sigh of relief. Last week I graduated from college, and I couldn't contain my excitement knowing that I finally had a... Read More
  • “Confession Through Photograph” A Powerful Series on Depression, Death & Spirituality

    "Confessions Through Photograph" is a powerful photography series that details Matthew Malin's mental health journey through depression, death, and spirituality. Below you'll read what Malin has... Read More
  • Let’s Talk About Death: An Alternative Approach to Mental Health

    This community is growing rapidly, and I think the most beautiful aspect of having an eclectic group of folks together in one place is that... Read More
  • It’s Not All In Your Head. Consumed: Mental Illness Through Photography

    What if mental illnesses were shown on the outside? Would we still be afraid to ask for help? Since I was 13 years old I... Read More

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January 23, 2019January 23, 2019
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The Dear Hope Index

Below is a compiled list of every publication on Dear Hope, broken down into categories. 

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October 27, 2018
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Floating/Drowning

Click. Each letter on the keyboard is a new hook in the sand. An anchor to tether this vessel to something Resembling a foundation that isn’t cracked And leaking. Why can’t you write something without... Read More
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June 28, 2018
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The Happiness Project – Dear Hope Premiere

Dear Hope is proud to premier "The Happiness Project" by Zach Cooper. Find the video and a little passage from Zach himself below. "My inspiration behind this video was to give... Read More
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March 26, 2018
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Poetry: “Don’t” by Caroline Koty

Don't The shiny metal that kisses your skin So sweetly So precisely The crimson that trickles like a flowing river The moisture that lets me know I'm still breathing The cold soft touch of the... Read More
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Creative Pieces

October 27, 2018
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Floating/Drowning

Click. Each letter on the keyboard is a new hook in the sand. An anchor to tether this vessel to something Resembling a foundation that isn’t cracked And leaking. Why can’t you write something without water imagery? Because my melatonin dosage has changed From powdered pills to bleeding ink And I don’t think I’ve yet... Read More
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March 26, 2018
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Poetry: “Don’t” by Caroline Koty

Don't The shiny metal that kisses your skin So sweetly So precisely The crimson that trickles like a flowing river The moisture that lets me know I'm still breathing The cold soft touch of the... Read More
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September 19, 2017September 28, 2017
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you are loved

but most importantly 
i love you everywhere. 

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September 1, 2017September 28, 2017
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A poetry selection: Ali Z, part 2

We rioted in the quiet stalls when we wrote poetry and foul language; we rioted with blood on bathroom walls with things we didn’t have the strength to say yet.

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Photography & Art

June 28, 2018
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The Happiness Project – Dear Hope Premiere

Dear Hope is proud to premier "The Happiness Project" by Zach Cooper. Find the video and a little passage from Zach himself below. "My inspiration behind this video was to give people a break from all the negativity they constantly see on all social media platforms on a daily basis. It... Read More
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September 28, 2017January 23, 2019
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Of Two Minds

I don't normally over explain my work as I'm happy for people to find their own meaning. This is a pretty personal piece as it's a self-portrait. I've been diagnosed with bipolar disorder since '09.... Read More
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June 14, 2017January 23, 2019
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The Insecurity Project

I asked my friends to open up to me about what they were most insecure about and happened to find the courage to do so myself. I found that through photography I could capture and highlight these anxieties by pushing comfort levels. I hoped to (1) boost their own confidence and (2) comfort others who may feel the same way.

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June 13, 2017June 15, 2017
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Internalization

Under the term internalization, I focused mostly on aspects of life such as mental disorders, personal identity, and trauma. While these can not always be seen outwardly, they are nonetheless pivotally important aspects of life.

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Coping: This is Who We Are

June 8, 2017January 23, 2019
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Highs and Lows: My journey with self-doubt, anxiety, and assault – Coping Entry 25

The anxiety and fear that would accompany me over the next year seemed like more than I could bear. I began having panic attacks, isolated myself socially, and struggled academically. There were many times that I felt as though it would be easier not to be alive. I became a shell of myself.

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November 2, 2016May 25, 2017
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“Confession of a Surviving Liar” – Coping This Is Who We Are, Entry 24

Trigger warning: this post discusses suicide. Below, we have a coping piece written by our friend Icess Fernandez Rojas. This piece is not only powerful and emotional, but a symbol of strength. Thank you, Icess,... Read More
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October 13, 2016October 12, 2016
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“My Electro-Convulsive Treatment Experience” – Coping, This Is Who We Are, Entry 23

“The anesthesia, the shock. Most people have no memory of the whole process. I did.”

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September 30, 2016September 30, 2016
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“The Violent Ward” – Coping: This is Who We Are Entry 22

By: Leif Gregersen He had me firmly by the left arm and was twisting it.  It hurt bad, and he was going to take me back there again, to ‘the room.' “Wade, you don’t need... Read More
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Articles

October 13, 2017October 13, 2017
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Debut Music Video From Hazel Bloom: “Was It All Worth It” – Dear Hope Premiere

Most of all, I want anyone who encounters my art to be able to feel something. Whether this art brings back good experiences and memories or makes you cherish the people and experiences you have now, I hope you can feel it.

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October 3, 2017January 23, 2019
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The Many Forms of Self Harm

It’s all of these small actions and thoughts amplified over time, building and building until you’re left with a scar when you weren’t even aware there was a wound to begin with. I’ve been self harming for years and wasn’t even aware of it. 

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September 10, 2017September 10, 2017
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World Suicide Prevention Day: a conversation

I want to open up a dialogue about suicidal thoughts and ideation. An uncomfortable conversation that many people are afraid to have, myself included. But not having the conversation at all has proven to be less-than-ideal. That almost innate refusal to speak on the things that are difficult hasn’t helped anyone suffering from mental illness.

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May 17, 2017May 19, 2017
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Dungeons and Dragons Gave Me My Life Back from Anxiety

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been scared of everything. I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I’ve had it my entire life, but I’ve only recently had a name to call it by. To... Read More
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