From suicidal to hopeful, how I learnt to fight | Jazz Thornton | TEDxAuckland

It was one conversation that changed and ultimately saved Jazz Thornton's life. She learnt the vital difference between surviving and fighting and now shares the practical ways she fought through 9 years of suicidal tendencies. Jazz has since co-founded mental health charity Voices of Hope with the purpose of providing hope and provoking change. Voices of hope has since gained international recognition for its video content and campaigns.

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[sandyknowles]

"...rather messy and ALIVE, than not here at all..." powerful

[kathylittle]

wish my grandson could still be alive to see this

[Sweet_Ghoul]

The Dream factor is incredibly important. When I was trapped on suicidal I had absolutely no dreams ever. Now I dream big! Learning to fight. Stay strong, you all!

[marin]

Feeling like a burden and uncapible of love are the worst part. The shame and guilt, It just won't go away. Thank you for this talk, it's a very powerful message. and maybe someday I'll be able to tell someone my story and it'll encourage them, it'll be nice.

[marda]

I found her off tictok ❤️❤️👑 this made my heart whole

[maiaaa]

I’ve watched this about 100 times over, yet each time I end up in tears. This is the girl that saved my life. This is Jazz Thornton. Jazz Thornton is a young woman who has saved me multiple times, since 2020, this girl changed my life forever. Thank you Jazz. You fought, now you’re saved so many, including me ❤

[constancelikecorn]

Jazz is my absolute plate for being alive, ive been suffering with mental health issues since I was 3 years old. I tried taking my life once, but then I remembered Jazz, stop surviving start fighting and the quote ‘one more time’ changed my life. My life changed a lot I knew that I have a purpose on this planet, now i am spreading mental health awareness on social media platforms. I still suffer from mental health but it’s better than ever.
I shared Jazz to my friend that tried taking her life at 10 yrs old and another 3 more times. She is starting to get better.

[taylahrasmussen]

Jazz your amazing. Thank you for being such an influential woman throughout this nation. I don't know if you realise how much of a difference you and voices of hope are actually making. Thank you for spreading your story and opening up to become vulnerable for other people struggling with mental illness

[whendidiwakeup]

Thank you Jazz.
I look up to you.
Imagine meeting you in future after I come out of this cycle.

[salliexx]

Jazz is my life saver x I don’t know what I would have done if jazz had sadly succeeded which thankfully she hadn’t and is now helping young children and helping spread awareness about suicide prevention and mental health related problems x I love you jazz if you happen to read this x you are my hero x take care, ~Sara, aged 17 x

[sohyesophia]

jazz, i always look up your videos whenever those dark thoughts get so big and i can’t see any light. you are so inspiring and you give me so much hope. thank you for staying here and giving us so much hopes

[CherieDeDieu]

The suicidal me is encouraged by that letter. Thank you.

[росенживков-ул]

Sharing our personal historyes is the way we can help each other. To know your not the only one feeling like this some times

[lewiswant]

She has made me so strong I just wish I could say thank you for saving me

[nicoleanderson]

I can't wait to see your movie ❤️

[pedroalvarez]

Unfortunately here's the thing about fighting. Sometimes you lose. That's how I feel

[brynehancy]

Thank you Jazz for sharing your story!!! Your a game changer and a life saver!!

[chrisholden]

so emotive, powerful and heartbreaking

[creysan]

All the answer that I needed is here. Thank you for this, Jazz

[rhonddamurray]

Thankyou Jazz. My good friend bought your book for me and you are truly inspirational and I hope I can FIGHT for my future too. 💕