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The semicolon has become a universal symbol for resilience and the decision to continue. In writing, a semicolon is used when an author could have chosen to end a sentence, but decided not to; the sentence continues, just as the individual’s story continues.

 

In the context of recovery and mental health, it represents:

• Internal Strength: The conscious choice to move forward despite reaching a point where things could have stopped.

• The Power of the Pause: Acknowledging that while there is a break in the journey, it is a transition rather than an ending.

• Continuity: The belief that a past chapter—no matter how difficult—is simply part of a larger, ongoing narrative.

• Solidarity: A silent signal to others that they are not alone in their struggle and that their story, too, has more to be written.