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On World Semicolon Day, let's raise awareness about mental health and the power of hope. Don't give up; your story isn't over yet.
Get ready to pause, reflect, and celebrate World Semicolon Day on April 16! This day is more than just a punctuation mark; it's a symbol of hope, strength, and resilience in the face of mental health struggles. The semicolon represents the choice to continue a sentence instead of ending it, reminding us that our story is not over yet. This day was first created by Amy Bleuel in 2013 as a way to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. So let's join together in solidarity and show support for those who may be struggling while also spreading positivity and love.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1494</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of the Semicolon</div><div class='timeline-text'>Italian printer Aldus Manutius invented the semicolon to help indicate pauses in sentences; a symbol which would later adopt new meaning in mental health advocacy.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Popularization of the Semicolon</div><div class='timeline-text'>The usage of the semicolon became widespread in written language throughout the 19th century and was widely taught in schools.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Origin of Project Semicolon</div><div class='timeline-text'>Amy Bleuel started Project Semicolon, an organization focused on mental health advocacy which uses the semicolon as its symbol.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise of the Semicolon Tattoo</div><div class='timeline-text'>The iconic semicolon tattoo gained momentum among individuals to make a statement about their own mental health experiences and challenges.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Semicolon Day Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>April 16 was officially recognized as World Semicolon Day, to raise global awareness about mental health issues and suicide prevention.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Continued Advocacy for Mental Health</div><div class='timeline-text'>Throughout the years, World Semicolon Day continues to highlight mental health struggles and advocate for those who may be silently suffering.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Use a semicolon in your writing</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Challenge yourself to use a semicolon correctly in your writing today. It can be in an email, a text, or even a social media post. Celebrate World Semicolon Day by improving your grammar skills.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Learn about the history of the semicolon</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to research the origins and evolution of the semicolon. You may be surprised by how much you can learn about this often overlooked punctuation mark.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a semicolon-themed party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends and celebrate World Semicolon Day with a party dedicated to this special punctuation mark. Serve foods that are shaped like semicolons and play games that involve using semicolons correctly.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to a mental health organization</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>World Semicolon Day is also a day to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. Consider making a donation to a mental health organization in honor of the semicolon symbol representing hope and solidarity for those struggling with mental health issues.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Wear something with a semicolon symbol</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Show your support for World Semicolon Day by wearing an item of clothing or jewelry with the semicolon symbol on it. Not only does it make a fashion statement, but it also helps spread awareness for the cause.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It raises awareness for mental health</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Semicolon Day is an important reminder to take care of our mental health and to support those who may be struggling. The semicolon symbol represents a pause in a sentence, but not the end - just like how mental health struggles are not the end of someone's story.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes suicide prevention</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The semicolon has also become a symbol for suicide prevention, as it serves as a reminder that our struggles do not define us and there is always hope for a better tomorrow. World Semicolon Day helps bring attention to this important cause and encourages people to seek help if they are struggling.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes unity and support</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>On World Semicolon Day, people from all walks of life come together to show support for those who may be struggling with mental health issues. It's a day to spread love, kindness, and understanding, and to let others know that they are not alone in their struggles.</p></div></div>
World Semicolon Day is celebrated on April 16 every year. In 2024 World Semicolon Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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