*ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THESE SONGS ON BANDCAMP, UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2020, will be donated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention through their Virginia Beach Chapter.*

Listen to and download the release exclusively at Sounds and Shadows until October 24th! Click here or use the following link:

Release of The Purge “It Was Worse Than I Thought”

These two tracks are a continuation from the album The Purge produced in the Summer of 2017. The story so far has been “Carried Away,” “Is He Alive,” “Hurt You,” and “Damaged If I Don’t Broken If I Do.”

There are nine songs on this “lost album” in total. When all of the songs have been released, there will be a remastering of the old tracks before an album release.

The Purge has recently associated with their local chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and will be donating all proceeds earned from this release until the end of the year to the AFSP. Remember that sometimes there’s a lot to say, we are social animals, and, if you are feeling overwhelmed with life or feel like there is no one who will listen, there are people who want to hear from you and you are not alone. Very special thank you to Katherine Martinez for compiling the following resources:

 

Crisis lines (available 24/7)

 

National Suicide Prevention hotline: 1800-273-8255 (veterans press option 1)

 

Crisis textline: text TALK to 741741 – law enforcement can text BLUE to 741741

 

Veterans textline: 838255

 

The Trevor Project (Crisis line for LGTBQ+): 1866-488-7386 or text START to 678678

 

Additional Numbers

 

Translife line support for transgender people from people who are also transgender: 1877-565-8860

 

SAGE LGBT Elder hotline support for older adults: 1888-234-7249 (SAGE)

 

RAINN sexual assault/rape (available 24/7): 1800-656-4673

 

Domestic Violence Hotline (available 24/7): 1800-799-7233

 

Human Trafficking Hotline (available 24/7): 1888-373-7888

 

Child Abuse Hotline (Available 24/7): 1800-552-7096

 

Military One Source (Available 24/7): 1800-342-9647

 

Safe Call Now for First Responders (available 24/7): 1206-459-3020

 

Cop 2 Cop for First Responders (available 24/7): 1866-267-2267

 

Code9 for First Responders: 1929-244-9911

 

National Resources

 

https://rainn.org/ offers support to someone who is a survivor of sexual assault or abuse (RAINN)

 

https://www.halfofus.com/ gives information on mental health conditions

 

http://www.ulifeline.org/ connects college students to mental health services

 

https://connect2affect.org/ connects the elderly who may be struggling

 

http://www.eatingdisordersanonymous.org/ connects persons seeking help for eating disorders

 

http://www.aftersilence.org/ online support group for survivors of rape, sexual assault, or sexual abuse

 

http://breakthecycle.org/ gives information on supporting people ages 12-24 on how to build healthy relationships without abuse

 

https://deafdove.org/ helps those in the Deaf and deaf community who may be in an abusive relationship

 

https://humantraffickinghotline.org/ resource to report human trafficking or seek help if you are someone being trafficked.

 

https://youarerad.org/ helps find free mental healthcare

 

https://adaa.org/ helps give information on mental disorders like anxiety as well as support for those who need it.

 

https://dbasilence.org/ depression and bipolar support alliance that helps people find support groups and information

 

https://www.auntbertha.com/ enter your zip code and this website will show resources in your area ranging from housing assistance, bill assistance, job training, health care, or transportation.

 

https://www.militaryonesource.mil/confidential-help avaliable for veterans and active-duty members to talk to someone who may need help

 

https://www.fisherhouse.org/ Fisher House providing housing assistance to military & veteran families where they can stay for free, while a loved one is in the hospital.

 

https://support.therapytribe.com/teen-support-group/ peer-to-peer support group for teens faced with mental health challenges and/or difficult family dynamcis

 

https://www.opencounseling.com/ helps find affordable counseling in your area

 

Some Apps:

 

Calm Harm – Gives alternatives to self-harm as well as a tracker to monitor your progress

 

What’s Up? – Uses CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy) methods to help people cope with depression, anxiety, anger, stress, and more.

 

Recovery Record – Provides goals, coping techniques, and more to help overcome an eating disorder.