Hope Came in the Form of a Friend
There never were any attempts to end my life, rather I wanted the emotional pain to end. And that desire was a catalyst to turn all the emotional pain into physical pain...
Topic: self-harm
It Was Never Just About Drugs
I needed to feel in control because my mind was always out of control.
Rebuilding My Shattered Reflection
I struggled heavily with my self-image and confidence and tried tirelessly to fit into a mold that I wasn't built for.
Forgiveness, Compassion, and Self-Injury
My shame will not survive.
Growing Up in a Home That Doesn’t Believe in Mental Health
I thought I was broken somehow and there was no fixing it.
You Are So Much More Than Your Pain
The darkness we carry feeds off our secrets—which is why we have to bring them into the light.
Self-Harm: The Addiction We Don’t Talk About
When I reflect on my days of self-harm, I see how I struggled to tell the people I loved that I was hurting. So, I found a way to show it physically.
Baby Steps: Recovery From Self-Injury
Making or breaking milestones doesn't have to be everything—it shouldn’t be everything.
How to Help Someone Who Self-Harms
Dealing with self-harm can be difficult, and it isn’t easy to tell people about it. Learn about how to become a resource to those who need help.
Dissociative Identity Disorder & Alters
There is a lot of stigma and ignorance surrounding Dissociative Identity Disorder. Oftentimes, I feel shame when talking about it.
Relapse Does Not Negate Progress
The moments when I did give in do not define my progress.
After Midnight
