Forgiveness, Compassion, and Self-Injury
My shame will not survive.
Topic: self-injury
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.
A Letter to the Therapist Who Didn’t Believe Me
When you said those words, I shattered into a million pieces.
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.
Relapse Does Not Negate Progress
The moments when I did give in do not define my progress.
Depression Isn’t A Personality Trait
Depression is not a bad part of my personality or a flaw in my character.
It’s OK To Be Hurting
I haven’t wanted to injure in almost a decade. But due to the pandemic and the restrictions, so many of the other coping mechanisms I’ve learned to use haven’t been available.
The Girl Who Has It Together
I stiffened in anticipation of the tidal wave of judgment that was sure to wash over me, but it never came.
After Midnight
