I was so touched by the response I got from you guys (WordPress community) when I asked for selfies/pics of you with uplifting messages to people struggling with mental illness. So many of you put your game face on and went to work on photos to encourage, inspire, heal, and reach out to people who are struggling. They are such beautiful photos and brought me to tears (of joy!) You are so brave and kind and you are making a difference with this video, one YouTube viewer at a time! I hope you enjoy the song, which is from the musical I am writing about mental illness.
Here it is! Please share everywhere you can!
If you want to get involved with “We Have Apples” you can check out our website. http://www.wehaveapples.com
#teamapples #endthestigma
It is really awesome what you did! I admire you!! π Keep going!!
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Aw that’s soooo sweet! Thanks!
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LOVE!
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πππ thanks!
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Well Done! I have re-posted the video on my Blog http://redsi.me
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That’s awesome, Eric! Thanks so much!
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correction http://www.redasi.me
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Love love love! π That is very brave. Mental illness should not be a shame…. π
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Aw thanks !!! Yes! These people are so brave and strong! π yes- “it’s lame to shame” hehehe
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Love it, what a wonderful display of people who care. I appreciate what you are doing here, truly I do! π
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Thanks SO much! I really appreciate the feedback & encouragement !!
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Absolutely love everything about it!!!! Such a fun song, and amazing people with beautiful messages of encouragement.
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Omg!!!! Hooray!!! Thanks so much! ππππππππ
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Hi Rachel,
I just came back home and went through my WordPress reader when I saw you posted this. I have had a truly tough day, really rough-handling emotionally for me.
This made me tear up. I won’t lie and say watching you video has fixed everything but it has brought me back an ounce of hope. Moreover, it amazes me that people can be so uplifting and caring β I’m so very grateful that they exist β and you too. Thank you so very much for this action and also for your blog and simply for existing.
Lots of love,
Giulia
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Aw!!! Giulia!! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video!! And I’m so sorry you had a rough day… I promise no pain is forever and things will get better. Sending you so much love and hugs!
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beautiful i love it thank you Rachel for putting this together! this is special.
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Thanks SO much!!!
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If you do another video I’ll deff participate. That was a great idea. I shared it on my facebook too!
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Ok! Awesome!!! I will keep that in mind! I’d like to!
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Thanks so much for sharing!!!
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Thank You for the positivity! This is very empowering and important work that you are doing here.
http://www.youtube.com/user/witness4justice
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Really appreciate the kudos! Means so much! Thanks!!
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Reblogged this on Anxious Ramblings Of A Fragile Mind. and commented:
I’m so proud to be a part of such a beautiful video!!
I’m an Apple too π
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Beautiful…thanks for all your efforts. It matters. π
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ππππππ thanks so much! I’m having a bad day so that cheered me up!
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Reblogged this on Gay Guide To Cambodia and commented:
WE HAVE APPLES!
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Reblogged this on Key to My Inner Soul.
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thanks so much!
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Reblogged this on Hope Soup.
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This is truly wonderful!! Thank you!
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Aw! Yay! You’re so welcome!!
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really amazing!
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Reblogged this on Advocate for Mental Illness! and commented:
Share the love and the video.
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Great video! Loved the message… Just what I need to start the morning. How do you like them apples!π
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Hahaha πππππ thanks!!
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Rachel! you should feel so proud of yourself for making this happen π Its an awesome video and I truly hope it goes viral because everyone should get a chance to hear these stories. I was like woot! look at the community, look at how everyone is supporting each other. it was so nice to see. btw are you selling the sheet music for “The Ocean?” I’ve listened to it so many times and I’ve been trying to figure the notes out on the piano but I think it would be easier to learn with the music in front of me haha π
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Omg!! My love! I can send you the sheet music by email for “the ocean” yes love our community!
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Thank you!! π if I learn it, ill try to record a cover of it π
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Omggg! That would be awesome!!!
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That was so lovely, it made me tear up. Thank you. π
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Aw! Big hugs!!! ππππππ thanks so much! ππ
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Reblogged this on itsgoodtobecrazysometimes and commented:
check it out
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Thanks SO much!
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Its really well done, and gutted I couldn’t get mine in on time. But well done. I have also shared it on my social media as well
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I’ll be doing another one if you ever want to submit again- this time different directions, though! I’ll keep you posted πππ thanks so much for sharing it!
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Fantastic, I loved the song as well, went really well. I shall keep an eye out for it π
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ππππππ thanks so much! Yay!
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I’m proud of you, l really like what you’re doing. Mental illness is increasing all over the world and it can happen to anyone. Thanks for bringing it out there.
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Really appreciate your support & encouragement! Thanks SO much! πππ
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Reblogged this on Suicide Awareness – I beat suicide.
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This is gorgeous Rachel! I’m going to share it over on my blog. Well done, wow what an effort, this is totally inspiring.
I nominated you for a blog award. I’m inspired by your hard work, your advocacy and your confidence. Thank you!
https://mytwocompanions.wordpress.com/2015/09/25/an-award/
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Omg!! Thanks so much, love! You should be in our next video! Xo I’m inspired by you as well!! ππΈππΈ
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I meant to send a pic but ran out of time, but I’ll try to participate in something else π xx
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Reblogged this on My Two Companions and commented:
This is a really inspiring video about overcoming mental illness from Rachel over at wehaveapples.wordpress.com! Check it out!
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Beautiful. This made me cry.
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Thanks so much! ππ
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Everyone has had a low. That moment when you feel like it is over…finished. But those moments should be seen as beginnings: What better place to start than from rock bottom, knowing that the only place you can go is ‘up’. I’m inspired by the pictures in this video. Thank you all for sharing
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I agree! Sometimes rock bottom is a gift because it forces you to seek help and change. Always right above rock bottom is probably worse! Good point! So glad you liked the video! ππ
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Thanks for sharing the love, Kerril!
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Hi Rachel, its a pleasure, its Kerri btw, L is my second name initial π
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I realized that RIGHT after I pressed send hahaha ππ ππ xo sorry!
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It’s a pleasure, was such a good idea of yours!
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ππ we are doing another one if you wanna be in it! Xo
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For sure!
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Awesome, have reblogged π
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πβ€οΈπβ€οΈπ xo
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HA ignore my other comments. I didn’t read all obviously
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Thank you for letting me be a part of your amazing video!
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Honored to have you, lovely lady! β€οΈ
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Honored to have you, lovely lady! πβΊοΈ
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