PostSecret: Confessions on Life, Death, and God Trailer



The fifth PostSecret book titled, "PostSecret Confessions on Life, Death and God" is at bookstores everywhere and available online!

The new book is a collection of never-before-seen secrets that are funny, sexual, hopeful, spiritual and shocking.  (And it costs $6.00 less than the last book.)

Buy the book today for yourself, or as a gift, and thanks for telling your friends about PostSecret!

www.PostSecret.com

A Message From PostSecret Headquarter. . .

Frank's PostSecret Update



October 6th marks the release of the fifth PostSecret book, PostSecret Confessions on Life, Death and God.  I am really excited about this collection of never-before-seen postcards -- and it costs $5.00 less than the last book.

As a special offer, HarperCollins and I am offering a peek into the special archive of 90 secrets, including the first postcards to ever appear on PostSecret.com.

Pre-order new book and view archive here:
http://www.postsecretcommunity.com/lifedeathgod
Special PostSecret Archive

Thanks for your support and for spreading the word about PostSecret,
-Frank

I am thrilled to be hitting the road again and traveling to over 30 universities, museums & performing arts centers to share some of the inspiring and funny stories behind the secrets and to listen to audience members share their soulful, humorous and sometime sexual secrets

I will also be projecting images of postcards that were banned from the new book, "PostSecret Confessions on Life, Death and God".  I'll be signing books and meeting with people afterward.

Please tell your friends, watch the video below and see if I am coming to a city near you.

You can RSVP for PostSecret Events, and find more information, on the Facebook PostSecret fan page.

PostSecret 2009 Event tour



PostSecret Event Schedule for 2009


University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
8-25-09
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=117804521504

Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
8-29-09
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=104775099299

SUNY Fredonia, NY
9-03-09
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=104028828266

Meredith College, Raleigh, NC
9-09-09
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=104894364059

Housatonic Museum of Art, Bridgeport, CT
9-10-09
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=104064866246

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
9-15-09
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=124421961880

University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
9-17-09
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=106935796903

University of Nevada, Las Vegas
9-21-09
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=106109843812

University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
9-23-09
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=117930731504

Rockford College, Rockford, IL
9-28-09
(Contact School for Details)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL
9-29-09
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=125090667501

Peace Center for the Performing Arts, Greenville, SC
10-01-09
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107249943570

Lamar State College Port Arthur, TX
10-20-09
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=104945624874

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
10-27-09
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=135654606109

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
11-04-09
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=54654889989

La Ciudad de las Ideas, Puebla, Mexico
11-07-09
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=123761684771

University of Texas at Arlington, TX
11-11-09
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107083078765

Bradley University, Peoria, IL
11-17-09
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=132997630852

Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, OK
11-19-09
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=101555234302

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
12-04-09
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107469192412

Penn State Erie, Erie, PA
12-10-09
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=109987144015

Become a “PostSecret fan” to receive additional schools and dates.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/PostSecret/21977955239

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Please give your friends in other states and at other schools a "heads-up" that I may be coming their way.

Not all events are free and open to the public. Check the school for more information or the facebook event page.

For tour information contact:
http://www.kepplerspeakers.com

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This is my last Blog entry on MySpace, but I hope you will continue reading, because I saved big news for this last post and - at the end - I confess a lie.

I just signed the contract for the 5th PostSecret book that will be released later this year - PostSecret Confessions on Life, Death and God.  I am very excited about this book because we created a special website where you can mail in your postcards for possible publication in the new book.  You can also watch a personal video from me.

Use this link to learn how to contribute your secrets.




http://www.postsecretcommunity.com/lifedeathgod


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Because this is my last message on MySpace, I included extra secrets as a way to say Thanks to all of you who have been reading my posts here every week since I began in July 2008.

I also appreciate those of you who have just discovered these "behind the scenes" messages about PostSecret.  Feel free to go back in time and see all the earlier posts.  I am really proud of the interviews, postcards and surprises I was able to share with you here over the past months.

And be sure to check out the PostSecret Community - with over 60,000 members - it's where the conversation about secrets continues every week.  Here's how some current members describe it:

PSC is like my unofficial home. It's where I live and breath to be myself.
 
You can tell your secrets, get them off your chest, and then make friends with people who know your secrets and love you anyway. That's a pretty powerful thing.
 
I know that I have a place to come to where I can vent, grieve, play and release, and even though some of my anonymity is gone after being here awhile, I feel comfortable in sharing myself with the people that I have met here.

Join now. . . I will be sharing a new video of the last PostSecret Community picnic there soon.


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Finally, here is the lie.  Even though I said Goodbye to MySpace, I will occasionally come back to this Blog and make more posts and share more secrets.  I am not sure when or how often I will return, but this week many of you suggested that I not stop completely so I will keep the door open.

Please subscribe to this blog so you will be notified when you can find new secrets and stories posted here. 

I am very proud of what we accomplished here and would love to know which Blog entries were your favorites?  As always, I will read your comments below and thanks for sharing the PostSecret Blog with your friends.

Be well,
-Frank

PS See more secrets (delivered by Kathy) every week at: www.PostSecret.com

PSS For more Secrets, Stories and Surprises follow PostSecret on Twitter: https://twitter.com/postsecret

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Thanks to you, PostSecret won, the MySpace impact award for "organizations or individuals who are making a difference".

Along with the award comes a check for $10,000.00.  I asked MySpace to make the check out to the Kristin Brooks Hope Center, not PostSecret.  That way 100% of the money could go directly towards suicide prevention.

The check finally came and Reese Butler, the founder of HopeLine, had it blown-up and took a picture so that we could all share his gratitude.

Thank you for helping PostSecret win this award and thank you for  making a difference in HopeLine and the world!




You may know of Reese's important work with HopeLine, but behind the scenes Reese has helped me many times with PostSecret and some of the community members who contact me directly. 

Occationaly I get desperate emails from people that I am not equipt to respond to.  In the past, I have forwarded these to Reese who is much better qualified to offer help.  For the first time, here is one of those caring examples:


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From: Rebecca
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 3:49 AM
To: frank warren
Subject: To Frank, 1-800-suicide,

Hi,

My name is Rebecca and I'm 16 years old. I live in Las Vegas, Nevada with both of my parents and my older sister.

When I was growing up I never felt genuinely happy, I was often teased at school by class mates and physically abused at home. My dad was/is a drunk and my mom worked/s full time. When I was 10 I tried to commit suicide, a friend of mine had intervened and my parents stood idle, blind to the fact that I was extremely unhappy.

Lately I have had the urge to hurt myself, and I have given in. I don't know whats compelling me to do it, it doesn't make me feel better; it just takes my mind off of suicide. I have wanted to call the HopeLine for some time now, but I can't find the courage to do it... A month or two back I had confessed to a friend that I wanted to commit suicide and how my dad abused me when I was younger. He told me everything would be alright and if I need anything call him. He referred me to the hotline hoping it might save my life; and right now I need saving.

I'm too scared to call 1(800)SUICIDE; I'm too scared that calling and talking about it isn't going to be enough to help me. I'm scared that if I call nobody will pick up.

I hope to one day have the courage to call and move forward with my life.


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From: Reese Butler
To: Rebecca
Subject: To Frank, 1-800-suicide,

Dear Rebecca,

I promise you if you call us we will pick up. Please call 877-YOUTHLINE 968-8454 to reach a teen peer counselor. If you call between noon and 9PM at night you will reach a teen. It should ring to Phoenix Teen Lifeline. You can look them up online to see what they are all about. They are very cool and can help you understand what you are dealing with in a hopefully more productive way. Mainly just be there as a shoulder to lean on.

If you wish to chat online you can do so at at www.kidscrisis.com

Or any of these web sites:

http://www.realmentalhealth.com/chat/default.asp

http://www.counselingnet.com

http://www.kidshelp.com.au/template/standard.aspx?s=126&p=129&r=104&b=2

http://newhopeonline.org/counseling/liveperson.html

I also suggest reading the book Suicide the Forever Decision. It is
great read, (not boring) and very relevant.

You can download it for free at www.qprinstitute.com

If you are looking for email support you can find support at jo@samaritans.org

Let me know if these links are of no help. I have many more.

Lastly I do care that you live, and find happiness. Please do not do
anything to harm yourself. There are many who care. Please call us.

Best  always,

Reese Butler

President and Founder
Kristin Brooks Hope Center
National Hopeline Network 1-800-SUICIDE 784-2433
202-536-3200
202-536-3206 fax
615 7th Street NE
Washington, D.C. 20002
www.hopeline.com
reese@hopeline.com


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From: Reese Butler
To: Rebecca
Subject: To Frank, 1-800-suicide,

Dear Rebecca,

I hope you are well or better. I never heard back from you so I do not know if you used the resources I sent and what the outcome was. I come across your picture and letter every once in a while and think of you. I wish there was more I could do but want you to know there are people who care unconditionally and will help if you will reach out.

Please drop me a note and let me know what is going on.

Best  always,
 
Reese Butler
President and Founder
Kristin Brooks Hope Center
National Hopeline Network 1-800-SUICIDE 784-2433
202-536-3200
202-536-3206 fax
1250 24th Street NW
Suite 300
Washington, D.C. 20037
www.hopeline.com
reese@hopeline.com


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From: Rebecca
To: Reese Butler
Subject: To Frank, 1-800-suicide,

Reese-

I'm sorry I never got back to you. I've been keeping busy, trying not to have too much free time to let my mind wonder. It's great to know someone thinks about me now and then. I'm doing better, I've found a friend I can talk to when I'm feeling under the weather and I do the same for him. I still haven't called the hotline, I can't seem to find the guts to. I did however read that book you were talking about. It really made me think about my life and how fortunate I am. I realized I do have a future and I'm in control of that. Still on the long road to recovery, I'm confident I can make it through this.
 
Thank you so much for being there and recognizing me.  I really appreciate everything you've done for me.

-Rebecca


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From: Reese Butler ..
To: Rebecca
Subject: To Frank, 1-800-suicide,

No worries. I am just glad things are better for you and you have a support system.

The teen peer line is a great resource when your friends are not around. As they are teens too and deal with the same issues you do they can relate better than doctors or parents sometimes . 877-YOUTHLINE (968-8454)

I am glad also you read the book. Now you should be able to take the course and the test that goes along with it and become a certified gatekeeper and be in a position to help others. Interested?

Best always,


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From: Rebecca
To: Reese Butler
Subject: To Frank, 1-800-suicide,

I am very interested in helping others. I would love the opportunity to share my story and reach out to people in need. I would love to help in any way possible.

-Rebecca


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Please forward this link to your friends and I know Reese reads the comments left here so feel free to leave him a message below.

-Frank

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