By Vanessa Thompson (vtButterfly), Founder of the I HAVE Challenge
I was reluctant to take on this assignment. And yes, I call it an assignment—not a job, not a project, and not a duty. I believe I was ordained to do this work. It chose me just as much as I chose to say yes to it.
It’s not easy to admit that I’ve struggled with suicidal ideation for most of my life. I’ve attempted to end my life three times. And even now, there are days when I still grapple ...
I founded the I HAVE Challenge in McRae, Georgia, with a clear and personal mission: to create a space where individuals can share their deepest struggles with suicidal thoughts and emotional pain. As the founder, I offer a platform where people can say "I HAVE"—an invitation to choose life and healing, even in ...
I offer a safe, welcoming space for individuals to share their stories of survival, pain, and healing. As someone who has lived with suicidal thoughts for most of my life, I created this platform to ensure that no one else has to endure their struggles alone. Here, I invite you to express your truth, whether ...
This challenge was born from my own painful experience with suicidal ideation and the desire to create a world where no one has to suffer in silence. My mission is simple yet powerful: to offer a platform where individuals who live with mental health struggles can find hope, connection, and understanding.
When ...