Hi! My name is Lauren. For a large majority of my life, I have struggled with my mental health as a result of childhood trauma. I spent years living in and out of hospitals, survived countless suicide attempts, and truly faced unimaginable pain. For so long I felt totally alone in my journey and I truly believed that the world was better off without me. While I still struggle, I am in a much better place than I used to be and it is so important to me to help others struggling to feel less alone. In January of 2023, I started a project on TikTok to send mental health care packages to people struggling all throughout the US. Since then, I have sent over 200 packages! I received over 20,000 requests for a package with more requests coming in every day. Obviously, I am just one person and cannot afford to send all 20,000+ people a package. After sending out 200+ packages, I have unfortunately ran out of funds for shipping costs and items to fill the packages with. I am thankful for any support so that I can continue helping people and showing them that they matter! I truly believe that lives can be saved simply by showing people that someone cares about them and what they’re going through. Thank you!