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I was at a Borders in Ohio this afternoon when I decided to read the newest PostSecret book. I discovered that a secret written on note paper had been tucked into the book. The secret said:

I just read this with the woman I love. I hope she doesn't get away.

I left the secret in the book, on the shelf on the off chance that she comes back and happens to find it. I hope she does.
























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No More Resolutions. Just change.








New Book Available Now From Bookstores & Online.

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In ev'ry job that must be done
There is an element of fun
you find the fun and snap!
The job's a game

-Mary Poppins















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In China, it is custom to wait until the gift-giver leaves before opening the gift -- then there's no put-on about how much you love it etc.

















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The December PostSecret/HopeLine fundraiser has raised $8,250, $10,995 $12,375 $17,465.

100, 72, 45, 0 signed PostSecret books remain. HopeLine

Thanks for your support and for helping those who may be struggling this time of year.





I received the following message from Reese Butler, Founder of HopeLine, this morning. . .

Frank -
This was unbelievable. What a great effort and response. The comments are so profound and caring. Some made the donation and asked that the book be sent directly to someone else as a gift. Some who lost loved ones to suicide and thought this would be a healing gesture. It is truly heart warming and amazing to read each one.
-Reese


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Thank you so much for your support, Frank. And sincere
thanks to all of the volunteers at the Hope Center!


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Thank you for the good work you continue to perform. You have
helped me personally and I am honored to give back.


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I am an avid postsecret fan - checking every Sunday with my fiance, even attended a live show in Peoria - and recently saw your response to a woman's message about her feelings of sadness and helplessness. I think your hopeline is such a great thing. I am happy that both you and Frank Warren have found your calling - happy for you, but mostly happy for those lives you impact, and, ultimately save.


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I just saw your message on PostSecret about responding to non crises. Is there any way that I could help with this by volunteering and taking calls? I'd absolutely love to help out! Thank you!


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Hopeline is one of the miracles out there.




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A wedding band came inside this envelope.




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She was pretty, she used to climb trees. She made jewelry for her family for Christmas. She was the single mother of a son she loved. She tried her hardest, but just like the rest of us, she made mistakes. And we forgave her for them, just like we forgive you. 


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I'm a Firefighter/First Responder, and I google their names because I couldn't save them.


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I work in the ICU and Google almost all of my patients. I found out one patient adored her granddaughters more than anything, so I made sure that her granddaughters were allowed in before anyone else.




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I baked Christmas cookies with my friend the other day and I'm really scared he's going to think that I sent this in.














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I stood right where this picture was taken on the only hill in Paris this weekend and that's when I decided that I wasn't going to just accept who I've become, but instead work to make myself a better person--the one I always wanted to be, but never quite had the courage to achieve.


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The Basilica of the Sacred Heart has been the destination for my future
pilgrimage ever since my dad played the John Denver song "A Country Girl
in Paris". I know for certain that something amazing is waiting for me up
upon Montmartre, and I hope - more than anything - that what I find there
is self-acceptance. "For even in her sorrow, there's something in her
eyes.."

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I use my wheelchair in my dreams. It took a long time. I think it means I have finally fully accepted myself.. And I am happy.




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My boyfriend makes me use a wheelchair. He says it's the only way he's attracted to me. I wish I could fly away.













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-----Email Message-----

Frank,

I sometimes feel depressed, though thankfully never to the point where I consider suicide. Sometimes I want to call the Suicide Hotline to talk to someone that can help me, but I am worried that I will be occupying someone, and preventing another more desperate caller from getting the help they need. Is there a different number to call that more suits my situation?


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Dear Sara,

Frank forwarded your request onto to me. We created 1-800-442-HOPE
(4673) to serve as a warm line for those that were not suicidal but
still wanting to talk with someone who could offer a empathetic ear. The
only caveat is if the crisis line worker gets a crisis call they will
have to end the call with the non crisis caller.

I hope this answers your question and provides the support you are
looking for. If it does not please let me know and I will provide other
referrals for you.

Best always,
Reese Butler
President and Founder
Kristin Brooks Hope Center
National Hopeline Network 1-800-SUICIDE 784-2433
202-536-3200
202-536-3206 fax
1250 24th Street NW
Suite 300
Washington, D.C. 20037
www.hopeline.com
reese@hopeline.com