Shawn: (walking in the door) Your back is bothering you I can tell…hey did you make meatballs?
Me: Yea.
Shawn: God you’re awesome. I don’t care what anyone else says about you.
Me: Thanks. Hey, I’m dyeing my hair blue.
Shawn: Are you making garlic bread with that? I’ll put it in the oven. I don’t want you bending over and hurting yourself more. Wait. What?
Me: I’m dyeing my hair blue.
Shawn: Ummm…ok. Is this some sort of “hey I’m on my period” talk?
Me: (ramming him in ribs) No. Remember I did a bunch of posts last week to help raise awareness for National Suicide Prevention?
Shawn: Yes.
Me: Well a bunch of bloggers are going to try and raise 5,000 dollars for the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention. If we do, we’re going blue!
Shawn: Your hair?
Me: Yes. All of us.
Shawn: Are you on your period? Did you take your medication today? Should I be calling Dr.B? You’ve never done anything like this.
Me: I know. But I need to. Remember what happened to us in the spring? Look at how far we’ve come. People need to know that there is hope and that they can get better with help.Â
Shawn: You seriously want to do this?
Me:Â Yes.
Shawn:Â You’re not on your period right now are you? Â (Receiving jab to groin) I’m kidding. I’m kidding. You know I’m behind you all the way. Love you babe.
Me: Even if I’m blue?
Shawn: Even if you’re blue.
Last week during National Suicide Prevention Week, a fellow blogger Cristi of Motherhood Unadorned dyed her hair blue after raising over $1,600 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. She’s a survivor of suicide and is very passionate about the cause, so much so she inspired others to join her effort and get blue streaks when she reached her goal. Check out photos of some of the #bluebloggers!
I was also inspired.
So I’ve decided to help take her team’s suicide prevention fundraising to the next level. As of today, Team Purposeful Practices/Motherhood Unadorned has raised over $2,100. If they reach $5,000 by their Out of the Darkness Walk in Seattle on October 1st I’m dyeing my hair with chunky BLUE STREAKS … along with other blogger friends.
- Kimberly of All Work & No Play Makes Mommy Go Something Something. (That’s me!)
- Zoie of TouchstoneZ
- Amber of Thrifty Ninja
- Sadie of Randomosity
- Jessica of Punk Rock Momma
- Brooke of Untrained Hair Mom
- Wendy of Super Saver Mama
- Jennifer of Makobi Scribe
- Becky of What You Talking Bout Willis
- Amanda of Midwestern Moms
- Darcy from Tales from the Nursery
- Jamie of Maxwell’s Mommy
- Jen of Life with Levi
Mental illness has punched its way through my family for the last 3 years.
I’m taking a stand along with these other awesome bloggers against these illnesses that affects thousands of people each day. Over 35,000 people in the U.S. alone die each year by suicide, and worldwide it’s estimated at one million lives lost. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is at the forefront of research, education and prevention initiatives designed to reduce loss of life from suicide.
So please if you can spare even $1, donate today HERE to any member of Cristi’s team!Â
Your donation is 100% tax deductible and you’ll get me closer to blue!
I KNOW you want to see that. Don’t worry, there will be lots of photos.
I think it’s awesome that you’re doing this. Blue hair will look great on you
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You are gonna look so HOT with that blue hair! And that is one fine man you’ve got there. He’s gonna love you, blue hair and all!
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Y’all rock!
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you are amazing!!!! WOW…:) Can’t wait to see the BLUE. xo
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wooohooo!
i love the conversation 
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You truly are the most amazing girlIi’ve ever met.I admire your courage, your determination, your strength . . . ALL of you!!!! I’ll GLADLY donate to this cause, sweet friend. Can I do blue hairspray on myself? Hugs!!!!
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I’ll happily donate to this cause and you don’t even have to dye your hair blue!
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This is very cool. I’m on it.
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Sharing some #bluebloggers love. Thank you for supporting our team and helping to spread awareness about suicide prevention! You ROCK! ~Tracie of Purposeful Practices
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This is so cool
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All of you are FABULOUS!!!!!
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This is awesome! Ya’ll are awesome
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Very cool So very cool.
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ps. i totally thought your hastag said blue boogers, not blue bloggers. I’ve been around my sick kids too long, me thinks.
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YAY!!!!! So proud of all of you, and you for joining in on such a worthy and necessary cause. I’m going to donate again! Makes me want to put some blue streaks in my ‘fro….
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**standing ovation** for all of you!
I’m a survivor of suicide and I just want to commend you all for your efforts!
thanks
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You’re so amazing for joining us! It’s so important. And I’m loving my blue hair. You rock!
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Love the period assumptions.
Blue in colour is so much better than blue in spirit. Everything is fixable and it’s the struggle that makes you stronger. You are a person to be looked up to.
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“We’re going streaking! Through the gymnasium, to the quad.”
“Who’s going streaking?”
“Is KFC still open?”
I love that movie.
Post pics of your new blue hair, sweetie!
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You are amazing!
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Blue hair will look seriously awesome on you.
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And you are sure you’re not having your period?!
I’m kidding, can’t wait to see the blue hair. You go girl!
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I’m so glad you’re fighting for such a great cause. And I can’t wait to see the photos!
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This is awesome! Going over to donate. What a great cause. I want to see you blue!
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You will look damn sexy with blue hair! Can’t wait to see it!
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You gals are making blue so cool it will soon be the new black!
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I think it’s awesome that you are doing this!! You are going to rock that blue hair!!
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—Blue Hair. I love that. Get lots of photos.
) Fabulous–Important stuff.
Love all the work you are doing Kimberly
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I love that you ladies are doing this. I gave Cristi a donation already, but I am so with you in spirit. Good luck! And kick ass!
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This is an amazing cause and I’m so proud of all of you!
You’re going to look HOTT with blue hair!
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You’re amazing. All the #bluebloggers are. I hope you make it to your goal!! Thank you for doing this….
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Yay, you’re joining us! You’re going to rock those blue streaks.
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I don’t think that my hubs would be so supportive of the blue hair.
Good luck! Hope you all make and exceed your goal and we get to see picture of your blue hair.
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I’m so FREAKIN proud of you!!
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You so rock. Can’t wait to see the blue hair. Donation coming your way soon.
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Love it! And thanks for the suicide prevention posts…you inspired me to write my own. I may have missed the week, but I figure the message can’t be spread enough!
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I FINALLY got around to donating. Hope you guys reach your goal!!
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