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Published: 2012-02-28 01:45:37 +0000 UTC; Views: 87056; Favourites: 4343; 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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Hey, send me a note and we can talk.
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That is my thigh right there, Thanks for this I'm trying to start a movement call sh~VOICE! where self harmer speak about their experiences and help end stereotypes of cutters and show people our real feelings. It's not about advocating the use of cutting or burning or hitting but to spread awareness and speak for yourselves. I'd be glad to have you if you are interested. [link]
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Could you help me? I've self harmed since I was nine and can't stop...thanks.
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I can try 
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I will. Thank you.
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an interesting take...i like how the flawless arms contrast with the whole image. It sends a really powerful message.
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This is a very moving and haunting photo.
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Oh, this photo reminds me on my friend. She was one of Λ self-harm Λpeople. 
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I know you said this a long time ago - but, as someone who self harmed for three years, and still wants to quite often, I simply had to reply.
She probably didn't tell you because, when you're that depressed, you feel like nothing and no-one can help you, like no-one will understand. I know you feel like you would've done anything to help her, but she wouldn't have thought that.
I didn't tell anyone until I had to, and I came close to killing myself. My best friend saved me there, but I was lucky. Some people don't realise their friends are always there for them.
I'm sorry you lost your friend, but you simply can't ever blame yourself. You will almost certainly never know why she did it, and that's just something you will have to live with. I wish you all the luck in the world, keep your friend's memory alive.
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this is very true. most of my self harm wounds are covered. i cant wear shorts this summer.
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is this awareness day every year?
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I think so.. not sure.
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cool. thinking of wearing this next year. something similar to spread the word.
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I love this, it is totally true. I used to cut on my legs. no one ever new.
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Awesome photo! Wow! Your have successfully driven home the message to the viewer my friend.
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Powerful and ever so personal....thank you for being so kind as to show that you understand...
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You're welcome!
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I saw this and cried. I think this image is very relevant to many people nowadays. The concept was beautifully conducted and really caught a lot of attention. Thank you for posting:]
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i do not talk to anyone. i type. i do not talk. no one needs to know that this pic is relevant to me.
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Cutting your hand is considered self-harm I'm guessing...
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So true, my own scars are slowly fading. 
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i really like this picture. its true for me too.
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Just wondering, is scrathing , slapping and biteing considered self harm?
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oook good to know that it isn't just cutting :S
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This is very true. The fat that I know this makes it even worse
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March 1.....
That's the day I had an emotional breakdown.
._______.
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I really enjoy this picture. It's simple, and that's why I like it.
Props for maturely dealing with the ruder comments, by the way. I know many who would just use all-caps and get upset rather than talk honestly about the problem like you have.
I remember when I started self-harm. Scratching, because I'm afraid of using knives. It was hypocrisy on my part, because I used to be on the side that believed it was just for attention and hated people who did it. Then I started scratching a bit, hitting my arm, other little things that I pushed aside as just "moments" and not actual "self-harm".
When it got worse I realized I was doing what I had criticized for so long, and it really hit me then that it wasn't for attention (not always, there are disorders related to attention-seeking that can result in self-injury, I'm aware) but rather release, and in fact I hid my scars and scabs either with clothes or a good lie.
Now I know how those who self-harm feel, but I also understand the views of those who think it's "just for attention", "stupid" or "disgrace to society", because I was ignorant like that once too. It's an addiction, lots of brain chemicals involved if I remember correctly...and it's just like drugs or smoking. You know it's bad, but it's a quick fix, and you end up doing it again and again in full knowledge it's not helping long-term. Smoking makes a person feel relaxed, but is ruining their lungs. Drugs make you feel better, but they'll ruin your brain.
I try to help people understand it, but I know all too well you will never fully grasp it until you've either done it yourself (in desperation, not just to 'try it out to see if you get it') or you've experienced a similar, harmful addiction and can relate the habits/impulses to self harm.
Anyway, enough with the sappy stuff that's been said again and again, I really love this picture and more so the comments sparked up from it, especially the ones where someone says self-injurers are dumb or whatnot and at the end of the conversation they say they understand it better~
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Hi! I hope you don't mind but I featured
this photo in my "Monday feature" journal.
It would be cool if you went over there &
favourite it & look at the other artists' work!
Thank you, & have a nice day!
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I seriously thank you for making this. I'm tearing up this is so beautiful and just words cannot express
thank you so much, you make my days so much, I've been wanting to harm again, but have been strong for a while, but I'm at my worst yet and this I think is going to keep me going
you are such a brilliant person
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