Stories

If you're feeling especially incomplete, hollow, please don't cut. Or burn. Write a poem, draw a picture. Talk to a friend, or talk to a piece of paper (metaphor-write on it lawl). Write a letter to somebody who made you upset or who you think is beautiful and talented and might not get the praise he/she deserves...it doesn't matter if you'll never end up sending it. It'll relieve some stress and/or the urge to self-injure. Keep your head up. Don't let people push you around. Be who you are. Do what you love to do. Love yourself, and know that you're ultimately a strong, lovable, and wonderful person. I believe in you. I love you. And, together, we can overcome this insanely difficult time in our lives. Trust me, I've been there. Honestly? I AM there, right now. Believe in yourself.

This is a peronal quote that I have created, during recovery after relapsing. "Everytime you slip, just know that you are stronger than you were before, we all make mistakes, they don't mean that our progress has been lost, it means we can learn from them and move on"

I hope and pray that someone reads this and knows that recovery is possible and happiness through recovery will meet you someday. Life is a blessing to me and I'm only 21. Imagine what I have yet to accomplish in my many years to come. I am grateful.

Stay strong! It's easier to say it than do it. But I know YOU can do it. I never thought I could. But I'm a lot stronger than what I thought I could be. I used to cut. I haven't cut for six months now and I feel a lot better.

Being taught that this is something you have to deal with on your own sometimes feels un-fair. That you have to figure it all out by yourself. I believe pieces you find out on your own, like learning to love yourself, except that you are human, and not be so afraid of the world. You don't have to be alone. You're not alone. True happiness exists. It sometimes seems to be hidden, but it's there.

I had a really bad time period from about 7th grade to 9th grade. I had just moved to a new school and everyone thought I was odd. I had family problems going on and it just wasn't a good time for me. I wanted to be normal. A girl on my bus did it and I thought "how much worse could it get"? I still do that. But now I know there is nothing wrong with me. I am strong. I have people love me. I think everyone should know that. There is always someone who loves you. I'm getting better. Clean for three months and for once in a long time I'm happy.

If you struggle with self harm or depression, try reading. It may sounds stupid at first, but just try it. 🙂 It saved my life, and it may help you too.

I haven't cut in about a Month now, I know it's not that long, But It'll be a long time. Black Veil Brides saved my life with their Music, they might save yours! Throw away the Razor... "Stand up for what You Believe in, Even if that means standing Alone."~Black Veil Brides.

I'm not going to say I will never cut or do drugs again or say that I don't have cravings anymore but I haven't cut or done drugs in almost two years now.

Knocked down but not out; crying but still breathing; broken but brave i'm still strong enough to survive this