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.
Topic: self-harm
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
I was told ‘depression isn’t real’ and I really wanted to believe it
Imagine someone saying the anguish you’re experiencing is something you made up.
Between the Saint and the Psychiatrist: Derealization in Song
When I learned about Saint Dymphna, the patron saint of those who suffer from nervous, emotional, and mental disorders, the anxious and the depressed, I embraced her as a sort of personal guardian.
Self-Harm and Safe Places
Not everyone gets to bear witness to me. Not everyone gets to know my pain. And that’s okay.
The Light is What You Need
Despite all the light that’s surrounding me, inside I feel dark.
It’s Okay to Slow Down
I ran until anorexia almost took me over completely. I ran until the scars tallied skin from my thigh to my waist because I couldn’t cope. I ran until I couldn’t anymore.
Living With Scars
The thing is, my scars—what should be a sign of healing, perseverance, and survival—can be the most triggering thing.
