February 2012
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“I don’t give a shit who likes or dislikes you - touch my heart and you get...”
– Craig Owens
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“Work hard, dreams come true.”
– Craig Owens
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Happy Valentines Day, Craig.
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Craig, there are truthfully so many musicians that inspire me. So many larger than life legends that have a place in my heart. But, I’ve come to the realization that you’re my favorite. Over any big living legend. You see, they’re all so unreachable. But you’re so tangible. I have no problem seeing you as an actual person. You’re real. It would be great to tell all...
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“Stand by me, grow with me and I promise to always be there for every single one...”
– Craig Owens
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This is a little overdue, but thank you Craig
For the constant inspiration that you and your music give me. A few months back, I was really upset with myself because I don’t know if I want to go to grad school just yet. I’m graduating from college this May and for the longest time I was convinced that I would go on to a doctorate program once I graduated. As I started to apply, I realized I wasn’t too sure. I couldn’t...
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Please keep submitting guys!
Submitting have been very slow lately. Please spread the word of the blog and share it with others.
I love reading all the letters you guys send it and I know Craig does too. Please keep them coming!
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“I’ll get by, I’ll survive. when the world’s crashing down. When I fall & hit...”
– Craig Owens
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“Put me in front of these people, I need to be there. They hold me up when I most...”
– Craig Owens
I was just listening to Graveyard Dancing while...
dreamingallthetime33:
then I just gave up on work and I just listened to the music and Craig Owens’ voice. I instantly started uncontrollably crying. I don’t even know/understand what came over me. Everything has just been building up for so long and this week was the absolute breaking point. His voice was always just there for me every single time I unraveled and went back to cutting and...
January 2012
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“I refuse to break.”
– Craig Owens
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tortugadelmar:
So i was just at a D.R.U.G.S show. At one point, Craig Owens stands on people’s hands in the audience and walks on them. Well, when he reached down to steady himself, he grabbed my hand and looked down at me. My bracelet slipped a little bit and he must have seen my scars there because he leaned down and said in my ear “Promise me you’ll stop.” Then he held onto my hand and ran...
How was everyone's weekend?
Anyone get to go to any of the DRUGS shows? Have any great experience?
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“We are the birds that sing after the storm.”
– Craig Owens
Anonymous asked: This blog is perfection.
Craig,
It’s been one of those days - the kind where my thoughts eat at my mind and make me feel like absolute shit. I keep thinking about how people have hurt me and how they’ve left me behind, about how I’m never the one. Never the forever friend, never the girl he wants, never the favorite daughter. My mind is such a horrible place the be sometimes. Because of things that have...
Dearest Craigery Michael Owens,
I know you’ve heard it a million times, but thank you. Thank you for your words, your strength, your beautiful voice that gets me and many others to calm down. Thank you for saving my sanity without even realizing it. Thank you for the shows that have put me to tears everytime. You mean more to me than I could ever explain in words. One day, I hope to meet...
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“Pain fades, but the lessons that you learn always stay right there with you.”
– Craig Owens
Dear Craig,
This is my second letter. The other day I said that I was a recovering cutter and that your music has saved me from cutting more than a few times. Well today I was about to relapse. I swore I was going to. But then I put on my ‘Craig Owens’ playlist and I put the knife down. It saved me again Craig. Thank you so much. Thank you so fucking much.
Love, Jack
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Dear Craig, I don’t really know how to put into words how much you’ve impacted my life. There have been so many days that i’ve just wanted to throw in the towel and give up, but every time I get these feelings I turn on Lindsey Quit Lollygagging, and as cheesy as it sounds, your voice kinda lifts the sadness away and i’m inspired. I’ve always wanted to make it big...
Dear Craig,
Hello c: My name is Tatiana and i just want to tell you thank you. Thank you for everything you have done for me. You have gotten me through some of the hardest times in my life this year. I just put in my head phones press play on my craig owens playlist and i become so happy. You’re my hero and i look up to you. I get so emotional cause i love you so much, you mean so much to me. Although...
Dear Craig
My name is Jessie and all my life all you would hear about me is “You’re life is so perfect”. I can’t tell you how much a hate these words. My life is no where near perfect. You’ve heard the story before, I’d go out with a fake smile and come and silently cry myself to sleep. I thought I had no one, that one even really cared. I would try so hard not to cut but...
Dear Craig,
I just want to thank you for everything! If you hadn’t survive your attempt, I honestly wouldn’t even be here. You saved my life, oh so many times. My psychologist asks “Why did you stop?” And I would respond “Because of Craig”. I love you, OK.
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Dear Craig, My name is Sam, and I’m 18 years old. A few months ago, I went through a really bad break-up. The kind where you think about them all the time, and wonder “why?” The kind where after its “done,” you still feel the other person next to you when you go to sleep at night. The kind that aren’t supposed to happen, but do anyway. But I digress. She gave...
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Craig,
The last 5 years have had a lot of ups and downs, but every time I feel like I’m breaking I put on your music. I don’t think I could have survived without it. I am thankful for your ability to make me feel like you understand no matter how different our situations actually are. Which is why in august I decided to have your words permanently inked on my skin. A constant...
aslightaddiction asked: this blog is so fucking beautiful.
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“You are the only one stopping yourself from living out your dreams. Believe in...”
– Craig Owens
Dear Craig, The first time I heard you sing, I knew you were special. I could easily relate to what you were singing. I’ve been struggling with depression and anxiety for a long time now. I felt like I would always be like this and nothing would ever change. Then I started listening to D.R.U.G.S. Your music helps me cope and gives me enough encouragement to keep going. I read somewhere that...
Dear Craig, Thank you so much for all of your inspiration,whether they be lyrics,speeches at shows,or just a facebook status/tweet to the fans.When I went to your acoustic show in Anaheim,I had to stop myself from crying almost the whole night.Everything you said that night had a huge impact on me,and it just reassured me that when I need something to turn to when I’m at my absolute worst,I...
For you, Craig
Craig,
I want to thank you for being one of the most beautiful people inside and out I know of. I have supported you for so long, I can’t imagine my iPod without you in it (or my previous MP3 players)! No matter what, you are always lending kind words to fans and friends. It is such an admirable quality.
For a while, I still supported your music, but did not feel a strong connection to...
Dear Craig,
Where do I even begin? A few days ago I had the best day of my life because of you. I went to the best D.R.U.G.S. show/show in general that I’ve ever been to. And I met you for the second time and got to tell you what I’ve wanted to tell you for years, that your music has literally saved my life, and I can’t even begin to explain how much that means to me and how...
Craig,
The first time I ever heard Chiodos was live at Taste of Chaos 07 in Winnipeg, Mb. I met you that night, and asked you for a hug, you gave me a Big ol’ Bear hug. I still have the poster you and the guys signed hanging in my room. Ever since that night, I’ve loved everything you do.
Thank You for being you, You’re so amazing to your fans and such an incredible person.
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“When everyone around you continues to fail you over and over, sometimes...”
– Craig Owens
Dear Craig,
I don’t think I’ll ever be able to thank you enough for what your music has gotten me through and will continue to get me through. Depression for me has been a long, hard struggle and when the meds stopped working your music, your lyrics came along and lifted me out of that dark hole of pain and self hatred. Please don’t ever stop being you <3
Love always,...
Wow, what a response!
This blog has been up for less than 24 hours and already the response has been great! Thank you for your support. Your words are all truly inspiring!
I have letters queued up for the night.
Please continue to support and please spread the word! There are so many words to be said to this wonderful man.
Dear Craig,
I met you on July 26, 2011. It was the best day of my life. I was first in line for the DRUGS signing. I had waited there for so long. I gave you a letter I wrote for you, and you smiled at me and asked me for a hug. YOU asked ME for a hug. I couldn’t be happier. I ran away from the table in near tears.
You are such an amazing person, and such a gorgeous soul. You are my hero plain and...
Dear Craig, Words can’t even express how grateful I am to have had you in my life. 6 years ago, you saved my life. And you continue to help me battle depression. You’re such a strong, inspirational person. You’re my idol, my hero and so much more. I wish there were words to explain just how thankful I am.
Submitted by Fightingwhoweare
Craig, you are an amazing being, straight up. I met you in person at Soundwave Counter Revolution in Brisbane last year and you proved to be the kindest, genuine and most caring person around. Meeting you was the highlight of a very low year for me and getting the opportunity to talk to you and have you show interest in my life was beyond incredible. I hope I get the chance to talk to you again...