Brittany Snow and Jaspre Guest’s new organization September Letters focuses on letter writing to improve mental health.
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Just like Snow had at 15 years old, this girl found solace in Brittanys story through written form.
She realized that these stories we share, no matter how small, can help someone else.
She realized that these stories we share, no matter how small, can help someone else.
If there was ever a time to create an organization based on this empowering instrument, its now.
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Recognizing recurrent themes that happen in our daily life can help to break negative patterns that occur.
As the narrator, a patient can take control of the story and find their truth.
Brittany Snow:I met Jaspre through a mutual friend a long time ago.
She was throwing a party and I remember thinking how much this woman owned everything she did.
We clicked right away.
Shes the perfect balance of badass boss and genuinely kind.
Jaspre Guest:It was sort of like we knew each other in another life.
We had that instant connection.
I think we both felt that something was going to happen.
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It started as a conversation about a dream Britt had always wanted to do.
I have this ability to go do something rather than just talk about it.
I looked at her and said, you have to do this.
It is so needed.
I will help you.
And that was all it took, everything started falling into place [after that].
Whats the inspiration behind the name September Letters?
Brittany Snow:September has always been a personal month to me.
It signifies hope and choosing yourself.
I made a decision 11 years ago in September that I was going to fight and keep going.
It was actually Jaspres idea to choose that name.
I hope it brings hope to other people as well.
Why do you think letter writing is such a powerful tool?
Brittany Snow:I think the act of writing is an act of self care.
You are taking time for yourself and for your mind.
I find, when I write things down, I am actively choosing myself and listening.
Jaspre Guest:I write everything down on paper.
I have lists upon lists upon lists.
I own so many different notebooks and nothing brings me more joy than writing it out.
I am constantly on the hunt for the grade school spiral notebooks that are colorful and bright.
It is highly therapeutic for me.
There is magic in seeing it down on paper and the act of actually writing it out.
How did you get involved in this work and why?
Brittany Snow:Mental health has always been something that fuels me.
You either know someone, a family member, a friend, a co-worker… everyone has a story.
Ive always found that interesting.
It is not weak to talk about things you are going through in terms of mental health.
It makes you strong.
Jaspre Guest:I have always had this innate desire to help people however I can.
I find people in general do not do that enough.
We are a veryme, me, meworld, but what about others?
Such small acts of kindness can make seismic changes in another persons life.
By being open and sharing experiences, you realize you are not alone or isolated in your struggles.
We become united in telling our stories.
Whats the most impactful thing youve learned about mental health through September Letters?
Brittany Snow:Its been beautiful to see the community of people who want to help others.
I think helping someone else is one of our greatest tools in helping ourselves.
It connects people and that connection heals us.
Brittany Snow:Jaspre and I always talk about the toolbox.
Meaning, not everyone has the same story, so not everyone will need the same thing.
We find that sometimes we dont really understand what is going on in our minds.
Thats why September Letters has hopefully been therapeutic for some.
My message to people who dont know where to start and are struggling is, welcome home.
Its okay to feel the way youre feeling and completely normal.
You are not crazy, weird or too much.
There is no shame in asking for help as it actually displays strength.
The first step is recognizing that you need help and then exploring what feels good.
There is no right place to start, giving yourself the permission to start is the first step.
Whats next for September Letters?
Jaspre Guest:There are a few secret projects in the works.
If anyone has a wall that they would like to donate to September Letters,send us a DM.
It is a total dream to be doing large scale public art with an intention to all.
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