| TO SAVE A LIFE deals with real life. It's about facing real issues. It inspires hope through connecting with others. After all, "What's the point of all this if we don't let it change us?" If the film touches you or someone you know, share your story with others and let the impact spread. 789 Life-Changing Stories » Post Your Story Here |  |
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madison - Posted on August 28, 2010i went through a depression when i was 13 after i left church and lost all my friends. for a while i was totally alone and i started cutting myself. i hated who i was and just wanted to run away. i didn't g to church for about 4 months and the church that i can back to accepted me and showed me that their really is more to life. i thank God for bringing me where i am today.
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Kris - Posted on August 28, 2010Every school should have groups like this for student support. They're not even allowed to say God, it's no wonder our youth are lost and hurting themselves and others. We always moved and I was teased in school and it's horrible. My teachers became my support. I never forgot how it felt to be teased, so I always was there for outsiders. Later, a friend of mine committed suicide. I didn't know she was depressed and found out she drank and did drugs, which altered her thinking. Her choice affected my life for many years to come and I became depressed, yet I always reached out for help. Today, my life is so rich because of God and I'm chairperson at one of my Al-Anon meetings. There are support groups for everyone and everything today and each one of them is full of unconditional love and you can really be yourself. Seek them out. Your life will change. As the movie says, "Life is a journey. Not so much to a destination, but a transformation."
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Lina670 - Posted on August 28, 2010I just watched to Save a life it was the most touching story.Now i know what people are going
through in life.I thank God he changed my life.
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Chantal - Posted on August 28, 2010When I was fourteen, I discovered my best friend's suicide. For years I thought it had been my fault, an that I could have prevented it. Everything went downhill from there.I was harming myself on a regular basis. just this past May, another one of my friends had committed suicide. It affected me very much once again. My youth group was invited to the church where the movie was being showed because my youth group leader had told one of the church members about me and how it would be good for me to watch the movie. It hit home in so many levels because I knew exactly how Jake was feeling. Like Jake, we can all make a difference in this world. Even a simple hello can save someone's life.
Please, if you know anyone who is in danger of self- harm, call any of these hotlines Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 Suicide hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE
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Mallory Arnold - Posted on August 27, 2010....I never grew up in a christian home, my family always argured and I was yelled at everyday...I didnt think that anyone wanted me, that if I just died that no one would care, so I cut myself, I made plans of killing myself, and I blocked myself off from the world...I did this for 3 years,till one day this boy from my school came up to me and asked me to church, knowing nothing about what I was about to go through I went.....since then I have gotten saved and have begian to lead others to christ, I realized that even though I may feel alone in this world I never am, I always have God with me. I hope to contiue letting others know they are not alone and that God is always with them. Cause no matter what God can always be that one light in all of your darkness.
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Cassie - Posted on August 26, 2010this movie and book changed my life. i am christian who has questions and wants answers. i want to work with with teens, i have wanted to for a few years, i feel God tugging at me to do this. i have considered cutting and i have come close. a friend told me the other day that he was envious of my faith, i told them i dont know why becuase im on my knees all the time. now i feel more than ever that teen counseling and teen suicide prevention alongside youth ministery is what God made me for! ive been there, on your knees no where left to turn and now i need to help kids just like me find the truth and value of thier lives.
thanks you truely changed my life for the better, ~ love Cassie
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Kelli - Posted on August 26, 2010I am 32 yr. old now and i still deal with self injury on a daily bases. I had the exact high school experience roger did and I attempted suicide several times. Near death twice. I saw this movie and it hit home on so many areas of life that lead to where I am now. I started cutting at 15 just to relieve the internal hurt and it has now taken over my life. I am going to church in an effort to try and figure out this whole idea of Gods love for me. I haver been in many painful situations and cried out for help from God. I hope to find people like Jake and his church family to maybe help me. Please pray for me and my kiddos through all this.
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Ricardo Valverde - Posted on August 26, 2010Wow, increible pelìcula, Soy de Chile y me ha llegado una copia de esta pelìcula, la tuve por semanas sin interes de verla, pero anoche me hice el tiempo y realmente me ha gustado mucho, durante este film me recordaba mis inicios en el evangelio y doy gracias a Dios por las personas que puso en mi camino que fueron perseverante conmigo, asi que fue muy grato poder ver este film y muchas felicidades, muy buena producciòn, es un echo que me conseguirè una copia original para poder verla junto a mis amistades... Saludos y bendiciones desde Chile!
Wow, amazing film, I'm from Chile and I have received a copy of this film, the interest I had for weeks without seeing her, but last night I took the time and really liked it a lot during this film reminded me of my beginnings in the gospel and I thank God for the people that put in my path who were persevering with me, so it was very gratifying to see this film and many congratulations, very good production, is an echo that will get me an original copy to view it with my friendships ... Greetings and blessings from Chile!
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May - Posted on August 03, 2010I had been leading a stressful life during high school.I was depressed.I didn't know why.I lost my friends(or maybe I quitted myself),I didn't do well with my grades,I just felt lonely.I kept diary,I wrote down my feelings,it was all negative ones.Now I am already a sophomore,but I still have negative mood for most of the time.Yes,I have hobbies,I like swimming,travelling,reading,but my school does not allow me to do these,my school has very strict rules.I have a bf,but our relationship isn't getting so well.And I have one best friend,but I think that most of the people around me are't real friends.This movie has caused me to think a lot.I really appreciate it.
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Holly - Posted on August 02, 2010I just watched TO SAVE A LIFE today, and it touched my heart that there are people out there suffering, and people pay no attention to them. Not even enough to notice their existence. No wonder so many teens are going through what they are going through. It is up to us to change this world. "A movie can't change the world, but the people watching it can." And that's exactly what we should do! Fortunately, I haven't had to experience the death of a friend due to this. And for the rest of eternity, we should all make sure that absolutely NO ONE has to! And that no one should feel left out in this world. God pours His love in us to share it! So do exactly that! Don't tear people down to make you feel bigger, because over time, you're downsizing yourself. Life shouldn't be filled with victims, it should be filled with friends! Let's make it happen!
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Jason - Posted on August 02, 2010This is a amazing story. I admit that once upon a time I am someone thought about suicide just like the roles in this movie. Living in one country which even limit individuals login facebook website makes the suicide frequency high enough that we are able to hear about suicide events every year. I try so hard to leave this place. GRE test is my only hope. Well I understand it if you say you don't know what I'm talking about. Nothing more. Thanks for reading.
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Brittany - Posted on August 02, 2010I lost my focus on God a year and a half ago. didnt realize it till now when the movie's about to release and realized i was focusing on a guy over God and so now i've been focusing and pursuing God!
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