Sarah Hooper

NYU, Ole Miss

[Jack Hopkins @thejackhopkins]

Someone out there tonight….someone who is reading this right now, is feeling low. You’re in a dark place, and don’t believe things are ever going to get better, and that you don’t matter or have anything of value to contribute to the world.

First…acknowledge those feelings. Just give them a nod that says “I notice you.��

Now…a few things.

1. It will get better. Not because I say so, but because you’ve forgotten about the other times you believed it would never get better…but did. It will, again.

2. You do matter. You matter enough….that in the middle of a task I was working on tonight, I was compelled to stop….and address YOU. That’s how important human beings are to other human beings. We are all connected in a way that, while being hard to describe, isn’t hard to feel.

3. You DO have something to contribute. See, this message that I’m sending to YOU, will likely be seen by upwards of a million people over the next week or so. Some of those people will read it. Some of those people won’t end their life because of it. Some of those will go on to help other people, and help spare their lives.

The very fact that YOU exist, and prompted me to write this message, has almost assuredly saved the lives of several other people. You’re better at this than you might have ever imagined, and you didn’t even have to try. It only required you to be…here…now.

If you’ve read this far….there’s enough spark left in you to stay around….to ride this out, and to take those steps that lead back to a life that has moments of enjoyment��..that eventually finds those moments getting longer, and becoming more frequent.

I’m glad you’re here. I’d be glad to find you still here….later…as I look forward to hearing from you….and what you’ve got going on, now…as we talk about it….later.

[Alex McDaniel @AlexMcDaniel]

happy international women’s day

[Sarah Hooper @mrsshooper]

Omg just met @nhannahjones and she is just as lovely as you would imagine. Thanks for the pic! #MVAAFF

[Tray Hairston, Esq., CEcD @TrayHairston]

First, Bedford County & the City of Shelbyville hired @ShaneHooper14 & in 2021, the city & county joined forces to create the @SBPartnership1 as an economic development catalyst for thoughtful & productive growth to accomplish more together than separately.https://t.co/VpgG8nbAA8

[Sarah Hooper @mrsshooper]

https://t.co/pbpCWrwcfF

[Sarah Hooper @mrsshooper]

So excited for the public announcement of Tennessee Downs! Congrats to the entire team involved in making this happen. So proud of the great job my @ShaneHooper14 is doing!! 🏁

[Sarah Hooper @mrsshooper]

@RobynTannehill @tannehill_molly She’s so beautiful ❤️ miss you!!!

[Sarah Hooper @mrsshooper]

Wrapping up spring break with some hot yoga in fairhope 🧘🏼‍♀️ @ Soul Shine Yoga https://t.co/U1b1ChzngD

[Sarah Hooper @mrsshooper]

Max says good morning. And also it’s raining, so maybe reach over into this bin and drum us up some breakfast. #springerspaniels #springers #dogs

[Sarah Hooper @mrsshooper]

Could two followers please copy and re-post this tweet? I'm trying to demonstrate that someone is always there, especially at this time of year. Call 800-273-8255 (National Suicide Prevention Helpline US). Just two. Any two. Copy, not retweet. Let’s all look out for each other.

[Sarah Hooper @mrsshooper]

Happy Thanksgiving!

[The Next Move Group @NextMoveGroup]

#Podcast out now! Chad Chancellor interviews Shane Hooper, President & CEO, of the Shelbyville/Bedford, TN Partnership. The two discuss Shelbyville and Bedford County's rapid growth, and the importance of mentorship and focusing on the 'why' in #econdev. https://t.co/jBHpWoYXRS

[Sarah Hooper @mrsshooper]

@MollyJongFast HUGE congrats. All the congrats 💜

[Shane Hooper @ShaneHooper14]

Juneteenth @UncleNearest with @mrsshooper and @FawnWeaver!

[Sarah Hooper @mrsshooper]

@YolettMcCuin We are so proud of you!!! We were screaming right up to the last second!!! This team put up an amazing fight. WOW!! Love you all so much!!! ❤️💙❤️💙

[Sarah Hooper @mrsshooper]

@samrhall @DJournalnow Congrats Sam! That’s wonderful news!!

[Sarah Hooper @mrsshooper]

I lost my father more than 25 years ago. This photo brings tears to my eyes. I’d give anything to have my dad with me like this right now, with this kind of support and compassion. Hug your kids. Life is short. Your support means the world to them. ❤️

[John Cardillo @johncardillo]

Does this look like an appropriate father/son interaction to you?

[Tray Hairston, Esq., CEcD @TrayHairston]

According to @Forbes, Coach @DeionSanders’ appointment at @JacksonStateU is bigger than football. It is an opportunity for the next generation & for student-athletes across all historically Black colleges & universities (@HBCUtoday). https://t.co/TRh43b5peB

[Harvard Business Review @HarvardBiz]

Hobbies can make employees substantially better at their jobs for three reasons: they reawaken your creativity, give you a fresh perspective, and bolster your confidence. https://t.co/LwgtKQLlsr

[Sarah Hooper @mrsshooper]

So good. ❤️@ShaneHooper14 #RGB

[Kasie Hunt @kasie]

I love Every. Word. Of. This.

RBG “may never have been able to reach her full, glorious and iconic potential had she not had a husband who ranked her career as equal to his own.”

Picking a partner who isn’t your glass ceiling is truly priceless. https://t.co/9DwWSbOyOn