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Semicolon 

A sign used to display you won't give up, often used with anxiety or depression
Anxiety is supported by me; I support them using the semicolon symbol
Semicolon by #Supportheirhell January 12, 2018

Semicolon 

A semi colon is used when an author chooses to end their sentence but doesn’t. In this case, the author is you and the sentence is your life
Person 1: why do you have a semicolon tattoo?

Person 2: I fought against depression and I made it out alive
Semicolon by Emalexander111 September 5, 2019

Semicolon 

❗trigger warning❗

A semicolon is a symbol for people who've survived suicide/depression, as a semicolon represents when a sentence COULD have ended, but didn't.
"Why did you get a semicolon tattoo?"

"It represents my battle with depression and suicidal thoughts."

"Wow. Can I give you a hug?"

semicolon 

A colon that winks with its tail, this glyph (“;”) literally translates to “I went to college” and purports to conjoin two related independent clauses.
What is a semicolon?

Project Semicolon

Project Semicolon is a movement started in order to raise awareness as well as support those who suffer from depression, anxiety, suicidal tendencies, or other mental illnesses by using a semicolon to signify that the person suffering from these disorders could have ended their life, but chose not to.

Amy Bleuel founded Project semicolon with this goal in mind: “Project Semicolon is a global faith-based non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and love to those who are struggling with depression, suicide, addiction, and self injury. Project Semicolon exists to encourage. Love and inspire.”

April 16th is the day that is most widely known for someone to show there support for either loved ones they know are suffering, or for those who live with these illnesses every day. The process is simple, just draw a little semicolon on your wrist. More and more, tattoos have been becoming a rising expression for people suffering.
On April 16th, my uncle drew a semicolon on his wrist for Project Semicolon

My sister has been dealing with her depression a lot better since she has found out about Project Semicolon.
Project Semicolon by SMPatt March 14, 2016

and that's on semicolon 

basically like 'that's on period' but with a twist cause you ain't finished talking yet.
Girl: real a** b**** give a f*** bout a n****-
Other Girl: and that's on semicolon sis; period.
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