We will not be shamed into silence.
EVENTS & UPDATES
We're back in Miami this year shooting a calendar that features our rebel pinups and classic rides.
Our 2017 calendar and campaign is dedicated to raising awareness for mental illness, the disorders that fall under it and suicide prevention. Society still places a negative energy and stigma against mental illness, its disorders and suicide, shaming those struggling to make it to the next day. Because of the shame and discrimination associated with mental health problems, many of them won’t seek the help they need which can lead to self doubt, isolation and will worsen the disorder or depression they are suffering from. The consequences….Every 13 minutes, someone dies because of suicide. 90% of those who died by suicide had an underlying mental illness.
The reality is that 43.8 million adults in America will experience mental illness this given year and those numbers are scary. Now imagine how many of them will suffer in silence.
This is our chance to tell the world that we will not be shamed into silence. We will not be tied to your misconceptions. We will stand up and speak out, shamelessly.
2017 SHAMELESS MIAMI CALENDAR SHOOT
PHOTOS
Social Media Is Kind Of A Big Thing....Here's What We've Got Going On!
Brand New
@PINUP4ACURE
NOMINATE A FIGHTER TO HAVE A MONTH DEDICATED TO THEM AND THEIR BATTLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS OR SUICIDE.
I completely adore the work and positive message your spreading to reach others to shed light on the many difficulties individuals face behind the beauty many of us see in life. This is a profound and wonderful way to give back and I personally want to say thank you. @ladybarton03
FEATURE STORY
In memory of Dee
Roslyn's Story
In Sept of 2014, I met a friend her name was Dee. She was a riot. Right away we had too many ironic connections. A 48 year old souled lady who had such a young heart. I was going through a difficult time in my life and was resorting to the bottle most days of week. To escape my home life that was depressing and to escape my breakup of four plus years I resorted to drinking. Spending more time at Dees house I gained a trust in her. She felt like home. She was 48 I was 26 but I noticed our souls were somewhat the same age when we were together. We would listen to oldies and dance in her living room all night. Some nights we got deep in chatter and other nights we were calm and when I would cry she would rock me in her arms.
FEATURE PINUP
Miss Cherie Ann Mystery
My story is long. Many tragedies, and only now do I see myself as a survivor and not a victim of family suicides (yes, several sadly), my own attempts to end my sorrow. Battles with mental illness, threats and abuse. I sometimes wonder how I am still here, then I remember the tiny sliver of hope I held on to so desperately. Good news being, that I can hardly believe how much better life has become! Wow! So much beauty in store as well.
Miss Cherie Ann Mystery, New Jersey
IG: @cheriesmystery
Photography by Bombshell/Mandy Little
