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The-Shadowed-Angel — Help Yourself
Published: 2007-03-12 13:32:13 +0000 UTC; Views: 890; Favourites: 21; Downloads: 5
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Was inspired by (who did a much better ) picture.It has a dual meaning.
Self injury is generally seen in two views. People who understand it and people who don't.
People who don't understand it and don't try to understand it often think that it's just for attention. The "emo" trend doesn't help that stereotype. They think it's easy to snap out of, that it's something that can just be ignored. Problem is, SI is very addictive.
But rather than trying to offer support, they'll dismiss it as trivial and just say "Help yourself" (amongst other unkind things).
But this also has a positive meaning. As a self-injurer, you can be supported, be offered advice and so on, but it's up to you to accept the help and advice, to cope with the realities of it and to, eventually, overcome the addictions and the triggers that are a part of the journey.
Technical shiz... this was a bitch to do. Even 3ply tissue is too fragile
No one can say I don't suffer for my art ¬.¬
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I think the use of "blood" in awareness pictures is unnecessary.
It just perpetuates the action.
Self-harm and suicide are already glamorized by our scum-sucking culture and media enough through misrepresentations and misinformation.
And people who are ignorant.
Stupid sub-cultures that decide to create a fad based on someone elses' genuine disorder - It is insulting and wrong.
Its good to be aware and show support – but don’t perpetuate the action.
Some people are triggered by graphic pictures – and it doesn’t help, it just puts the thought of self-harm into their head.
Trust me - I understand.
Im and understander.
Its good to talk about it, and be aware - but its not good to trigger people - even if it is unintentional .
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Wow, it's a very good concept, i like it. It's positive.
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I applaud you for your commitment and dedication for authenticity.
^^^^ That's me applauding with my imaginary twin. lol
Awesome piece though.
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No problem
We love it lol
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Probably not again. At least not too soon
Thank you
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I suposed u.u I read that about marks and scars..
I hope you wouldn't suffer like that again for your art u.u
But I like it a lot, thanks for the photo.
Take care
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Aw, hope you're ok. You shouldn't suffer for your art
But... I do like it a lot. 
I hear a lot of people complaining about their lives (and I know I'm guilty for doing it too), but things will only change if you want them to. If you stand up and say "This is not how I want to be and I'm going to do something about it." Not the usual "Woe is me, everything sucks, someone please fix me!"
I really do like this. I think the two pictures work really well together as a series, almost. I can imagine them following on. "Help..." to "Help yourself."
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As for the suffering... well it was suffering in the sense I was getting impatient with the fact that the first wound bled enough for the screwed up version and then I couldn't bleed enough the second time until I did 3 more 'wounds'
Thank you again, for being such an inspiration
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Yeah... It can just be particularly hard when you don't know where to turn and you're too afraid to risk change for the fear of failing or losing yourself.
I both did and I didn't. i was feeling rather depressed that night and then I was inspired. It was a bit of a 50/50 there
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I wish it was as easy as getting someone else to fix us. Unfortunately it takes a huge amount of effort to do it ourselves
I hope you didn't cut just for the sake of the picture though. =/
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