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Published: 2012-02-28 01:45:37 +0000 UTC; Views: 87485; Favourites: 4345; Downloads: 3970
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March 1 is self-harm awareness day. Wear Orange!Links to information: [link]
I am always here for anyone who needs to talk. Send me a note if you want my msn/cell number/some other third thing.
**Sometimes it is obvious. And that's no less legitimate.
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Haha that's cute in a way. But I haven't cut in almost 2 months. I'm the happiest I've ever been because of that.(:
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I'm glad you haven't cut.
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You are a very kind and compassionate person too give other people your time
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This is really amazing. I don't cut but I am very self harmful. I really like this one, it speaks up for those who won't or can't. Thank you.
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this makes me think of my friend
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I hope your friend is getting help.
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She is, and thank you
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I really love this because it portrays something that not a lot of people realize about self-harm. I've been there, and it's no picnic to say the least. But just be strong and try to keep your head above the water because once you go under, it takes a long time to start breathing again.
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No, thank you
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I love how true the message is behind this, and this picture is just amazing. <3
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very true. i like this. good job
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beautifully disturbing. good message. great art.
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There's A Kid At My School Who Makes It Obvious 
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i guess i'm a 'self-harmer', but not physically, or yet anyway.
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This photograph is beautiful in such a unique way. People always portray self harm as dirty, disgusting, stupid or just outright gorey. I love the simplicity of this; it's true. You cannot tell just from looking at someone, just what things go through their heads everyday. And I think that even if you don't cut yourself, this picture can speak out for you in other ways. Other struggles such as anorexia, depression, anxiety, phobias, etc. I've been reading some of the comments on here and for those who are going through it now; I wish you the best luck in the world. I've been there and I've relapsed before, but believe me, when you find other releases and stop doing it, you won't regret it. Just stay strong, guys.
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This says so much.
I know how it feels, my thighs look kinda like on this pic. IΒ΄m not proud of it, but I just canΒ΄t help it.
Got a few scars on my arms, before I realized that itΒ΄s hard to hide them, so I started abusing my thighs and legs.
I went though a rough time when I started and now it isnΒ΄t really any better.
Sometimes I wish I never had started or that I could just stop, but itΒ΄s not that simple.
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Yeah, I do it on thighs and arms... >.> A bit wary since spring is coming around and I might get too hot to wear short sleeves. But, I'm seeing a doctor about it and getting in touch with them again tomorrow, so hopefully I can do something about it
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good message! But: I think that it is much more dangerous and painfl to rip your stomach than your arms...
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I like this message...
My parents found every part on my body that I was cutting, except my legs and stomach... It's winter, right? Who would notice cuts on those parts when you're always covered up!
It's so true, it's not always obvious.
It's almost like reading between the lines...
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I'm a harmer...& was close to being hospitalized this is triggering :/
Harming shouldn't be taken lightly or as a joke it's very serious...don't
have anything nice to say? Don't say anything at all
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I'm sorry this is triggering for you.
I am taking it far from lightly or as a joke..
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It's alright i'm not talking about you taking it
lightly or as a joke i'm talking about others commenting
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Oh, yeah. There have been some pretty offensive comments.
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I agree unless they've harmed themselves they don't understand & shouldn't be typing offensive
things :/
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well, whether they've harmed or not they shouldn't say offensive things.
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I agree there's something called The Butterfly Project it's for harmers if you'd like to check it out :]
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I've heard of that.
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my parents just found about me cutting myself yesterday, they would have found out anyway considering spring is coming around and I cant wear my sweater in arizona everyday.
But so far I counted over 100 cuts on my left arm and even though they found out I dont know if I can stop. My dad's a fire captain and he told me it scared the hell out of him.
And for anyone else who has cut themselves and are reading this, dont be ashamed. Every person is different from one another and every person deals with things differently, but I guess even though its my "habit" and probably many others habit, stopping is the best thing
ALL TEENAGERS! Tell your parents, even though I didnt tell mine, they found out, it was one of the best things that has happened to me. I feel like a thousdand pounds have been lifted off my shoulder. And they are doing everything they can to help me through the next 3 months of school. So tell your parents becuase suffering alone is not always needed
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I totally agree with telling your parents. It's great that they're being supportive.
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Most kids sadly dont want to tell their parents, I didnt and probably wouldnt have, but luckily they found out and Im happy that they did.
I just wish other kids would be able to tell their parents as well
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I tried cutting, once. And there was something about it, something about the way my blood was dripping that made me realize "This isn't good."
I didn't do it again. It didn't make me feel good, just worse.
And now I've got a scar on my arm that will never go away. :-/
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My story is essentially the same, and I regret even having done it the few times I did, because it made me hate myself even more at the time.
Everyone has different ways of dealing with their problems, and the important thing is that those who have a habit of cutting (like a dear friend of mine) understand that there are lots of people who want to help them break the cycle, because although it's nothing to be ashamed of, it's not beneficial either in the long run...
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I'm really glad you didn't do it again.
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I guess as a previous self-harmer, I can really connect with this image. No one could see where, and I went through a hellish summer of it in silence.
Thankfully, I don't self-harm anyone, and I go to a therapist and aim someday to work in the field of therapy and psychology to help someone who is in that situation.
Thank you for making this piece of art, I wish I had this a year ago. But, I really wish those who self-harm see this more than anything, and see that people will care and listen. <3
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It's great that you got through it and are going to help others. Thank you
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Wonderful, moving picture. I know many on here who have done self-harm, and it's not the easiest to be fre hove( or so I heard).
Well done.
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This speaks volumes. when I first started cutting I went for my arms. But I quickly understood how hard that would be to hide. So I ended up abusing my chest.
It infuriates me when people talk shit about people who cut. Thinking it is only whining teens seeking attention who do it. This is a real issue affecting a lot of people in all ages. I am 30, and I still occasionally have binges. Would I like to stop forever? Of course. But it is not that simple.
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This is really powerful. And I've honestly slightly cut myself recently, despite not doing it in a very long time. I was, and perhaps I still am going through some rough time. I feel better now, though. I'm pushing forward and I really regret cutting myself. But this really made me realize that there are people who can understand the action, and not just label me as an attention-seeking person. Excellent image.
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this is my favorite picture
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Ah... Self-harm, huh? I used to harm myself (not physicaly). My friends were always asking me "are you okay?" even if i smiled. I say that the expressions are visible scars from our soul.
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my friend cuts himself in the thigh, im trying to get him to stop
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It's good that you're supporting him. He should go to a doctor.
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