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I made this photo yesterday, fighting back tears that
traced a path down my cheeks. These scars you see in
the picture, although they are not real, represent the
turbulent emotions that I was experiencing. This photo
may strike a chord with those battling low self-esteem.
When things go wrong, it's easy to shoulder the blame
and internalize the negativity.

Growing up, expressing my emotions, especially
anger, was a struggle. The suppressed anger turned
inward, leading to self-aggression and self-harm. It's
been a long journey to break this pattern, and I'm still
on that path. For me, self-aggression manifested as
skin-picking and nail-biting. Others may bite their lips,
pluck their eyebrows, pull their hair, or even inflict
burns. Overeating, excessive drinking, and
smoking—these behaviors can also be ways of coping.

If you find yourself fighting with your thoughts and
emotions, remember you're not alone. We all have
battles to face, and there's no shame in reaching out
for help. We're not "weirdos," but individuals who may
not have received the love and support we needed
while growing up.

Description
I made this photo yesterday, fighting back tears that
traced a path down my cheeks. These scars you see in
the picture, although they are not real, represent the
turbulent emotions that I was experiencing. This photo
may strike a chord with those battling low self-esteem.
When things go wrong, it's easy to shoulder the blame
and internalize the negativity.

Growing up, expressing my emotions, especially
anger, was a struggle. The suppressed anger turned
inward, leading to self-aggression and self-harm. It's
been a long journey to break this pattern, and I'm still
on that path. For me, self-aggression manifested as
skin-picking and nail-biting. Others may bite their lips,
pluck their eyebrows, pull their hair, or even inflict
burns. Overeating, excessive drinking, and
smoking—these behaviors can also be ways of coping.

If you find yourself fighting with your thoughts and
emotions, remember you're not alone. We all have
battles to face, and there's no shame in reaching out
for help. We're not "weirdos," but individuals who may
not have received the love and support we needed
while growing up.