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Today is March 1st, 2013. I have here a picture with a collection of words on it.


Does anyone know what these collection of words mean to a select few? These words are words thrown to at them by ‘society’ and in turn refused to be acknowledged and accepted by this same ‘society’. Some are even ‘tortured’ by this ‘society’.

For some, they understand and change themselves to ‘fit in’ but for others, they become so emotionally destroyed that they may do something drastic. And they do indeed find something drastic to do. For them, these actions are a form of comfort, others an emotional outlet. Some may find it relieving, others do it to numb the pain.

And their tools? Razors, blades, box cutters, scissors, kitchen knives and other sharp objects. Lighters, hot irons, curling irons and anything that is excessively hot. Excessive amounts of alcohol, over the counter drugs and sometimes prescription drugs. Some even use their own fingernails.

But that’s just the tip. Some decide it is a good idea to starve themselves, to overexert themselves in exercise, to use their surrounding to physically hurt themselves. Some scratch at healing wounds. Some bang themselves against their wall.

Do you know what all that has in common? Do you know what these words can sometimes cause? It is a simple two word answer.

Self Injury.

For some of you, you may say ‘They’re just doing it for attention.’ or ‘They’re weird leave them be.’ Some of you may even say, ‘What losers. I hope they disappear.’ And you know what is the fun fact, some of them may decide to ‘disappear’. It’s called suicide.

This is what self harm can do. I’m here to paint the ugly picture. I’m here to tell you that unless we help them, understand them, care for them, accept them for who they are and/or love them, some may decide to take their lives. It may not be today or tomorrow, it may never even happen. It is, however, a risk still.

Today is March 1st, 2013. Today is Self Injury Awareness Day.

You are never truly alone.