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A collection of personal letters and photos from members of the UVA community who share about mental health and encourage peers.

A mental health resource that hosts letters of support from students, faculty, and alumni

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Manisha V.

If you’re reading this, it is okay to step away from others to start your healing process and take some time to reset.

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Abby T.

If you're reading this, pause for a moment, take a breath with me and remember, one step at a time.

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Lauren A.

If you’re reading this, know that your battles matter too. 

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Peter V.

If you’re reading this, tell your loved ones how you’re feeling, even when it’s hard.

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Anne R.

 If you're reading this, know that you can make mistakes; no one expects you to be perfect.

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Trisha D.

If you're reading this, it’s okay to have setbacks in the healing process.

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Molly P.

If you’re reading this, being kind to yourself is just as important as being kind to others.

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Tom B.

If you're reading this, it’s ok to take that first step.

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Alison T.

If you’re reading this, it is okay to not have complete control over everything.

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Marche W.

If you're reading this, it is okay to wake up and restart your life.

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MK C.

If you’re reading this, I see you.

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Kelly S.

If you’re reading this, it is okay to have a cloud on a sunny day.

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Mary W.

If you’re reading this, understand that healing is not linear.

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Sai R.

If you’re reading this, you are never alone.

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Julia S.

If you’re reading this, thank you.

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Madeline C.

If you’re reading this, you are not “unnormal.”

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Maria T.

If you’re reading this, your obsessions, anxieties, and their physical manifestations do not define your worth.

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Molly M.

If you’re reading this, your struggles are valid.

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Mary F.

If you’re reading this, you are not worth more if there is less of you.

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Sofia K.

If you’re reading this, know that your experiences shape who you are, but your past does not define you.

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Abby J.

If you’re reading this, you deserve to feel wanted, loved, and worthy while owning your truths and embracing your struggles.

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Colin N.

If you’re reading this, remember masculinity doesn’t have one definition.

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Katie M.

If you’re reading this, your story does not have to be perfect.

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Ciara H.

If you’re reading this, loving yourself first is a treatment. 

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Megan C.

If you’re reading this, you don’t have to struggle alone.

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Thomas D.

If you’re reading this, know that your ability to live another day is stronger than the stigma you face toward mental health. 

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Grant L.

If You’re Reading This, don’t be afraid to not be fine.

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Chloe B.

If You’re Reading This, just feel.

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Lauren J.

If you’re reading this, it’s never too late to live your truth.

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Caroline C.
Caroline C.

If you’re reading this, remember there are people out there who care about you.

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DISCLAIMER: Ifyourereadingthis.org functions to connect friends and peers in order to build a support network. It does not claim to cover other necessary parts of treatment, such as professional counseling or medication.