06/03/2026
A moment to say thank you to Renee (). Your bravery in sharing your story gave hope to more people than any of us could have imagined.
When Jamie Tworkowski shared Renee’s story on Myspace for the first time, people saw themselves in it. Or their friends. Or their siblings. Or their parents. For many, it gave language to things they had only carried silently before. It gave space for people to finally say, “Me too.”
What started as an attempt to help one friend became something thousands of people needed.
At the time, mental health wasn’t talked about the way it is now. Resources were harder to find. Honest conversations were rare.
Renee, thank you for letting the world into your story. We know you could have never anticipated just how many people would find themselves reflected in your honesty, your pain, and in your survival. But 20 years later, there are still comment sections, messages, and emails filled with stories from people who are still here because they found a home in your story.
Thank you for helping people feel less alone.
You can now watch TO WRITE LOVE, the short documentary on YouTube (link is in our profile)!