Project Semicolon was started with the aim of offering hope and love to those who are struggling with depression, suicide, addiction and self-injury. Supporters of the project are getting the semicolon symbol tattooed on their body to present hope and love to the victims of the aforementioned disorders.

Amy Bleuel started the project in 2013 after drawing inspiration from her own personal struggle with depression, mental illness, suicide attempts and grief of her father's death from suicide. She then decided to turn the semicolon into a symbol that presents hope and love for those who face troubles.

The movement didn't originally included tattoos, but their growth over the years brought them the popularity they have today. Bleuel tells PEOPLE that it was supporters who decided to get the tattoo on their bodies.

"The project was started by asking others to draw a semicolon on their wrist to show support. The semicolon was chosen because in literature a semicolon is used when an author chooses to not end a sentence. You are the author and the sentence is your life. You are choosing to continue", said Bleuel.

Bleuel said the project has excelled far more than her expectations. Social media and musician support have helped Project Semicolon reach a big audience in many countries across the world.

These tattoos give a very strong message that a person's story doesn't have to end with the disease. It also gives encouragement, hope and inspiration to those struggling from depression.