Concert also on tap with Between The Trees, others

To Write Love on Her Arms, a movement that engages teen issues related to depression, suicide, and cutting is coming to Peachtree City in conjunction with a concert Saturday, Nov. 22 at Peachtree City Christian Church.

Renee Yohe the woman behind TWLOHA will speak to teens about some of these tough issues that many speakers normally avoid. She has been through it, and has written a book from her daily journal entries and has a lot of insight regarding these issues.

The program is being sponsored by The Youth Council serving Fayette County.

Art Sivertsen, the Executive Director of The Youth Council serving Fayette County, said cutting “is the act of deliberately injuring ones self, with a sharp object.”

“Approximately 10 percent of teens have experienced at least one occasion of cutting in their lives,” said Sivertsen. “Occurrences in females out number males by 4 to 1 and some research suggests that a few of the mental traits for one to cut themselves is low self esteem and perfectionism. One theory is that a teen who cuts themselves does it to somehow distract them from a specific emotional pain or anguish by replacing it with a physical pain.”

The headline band is Between The Trees, whose video "The Way She Feels" has been aired on MTV and shows positive examples of why cutting isn't the answer.

Dan Evans from NBC's “Biggest Loser” reality TV show will also speak and perform. Other performances include Nevertheless, a Christian Band from Chattanooga, Tenn. and True Story, a Christian Band from Peachtree City.

The event starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Peachtree City Christian Church on the corner of Ga. Highway 74 and Kedron Drive. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.theyouthcouncil.com.

All proceeds benefit The Youth Council serving Fayette County. For more information about this event contact Sivertsen at 770 486-3936.