Self Harm

Self harm
What is self harm?
The act of injuring oneself, with the said intent.
Why do we do it?
Because sometimes there is so much pain, so much suffering, so much anger inside, that we need to get it out. We won’t take it out on those around us, we know how it feels and we wouldn’t put another person through the pain we felt.
So what do we do? We take it out on ourselves. We know we shouldn’t but sometimes we aren’t able to think.
I remember nights when I sobbed quietly when I wanted to wail, get it all out. I couldn’t. I took it out on me..
I scratched and I scratched till I bled. And then I did it again, and again, and again.
I’ve stopped now. I found friends with whom I could open up,Talk to about what goes on inside my head, cry as loud as I want and for as long as I need.
I’ve found my solace in other things. I write. I water color. I may not be that great but it’s something that keeps me sane.
If there are people out there, and I know there are because I was one of them, who hurt themselves to keep a sane mind, don’t. I know it sounds stupid when I say it. Find someone who’ll listen, pick up a hobby, find someone to talk to.
And if you don’t find anyone, talk to me. I’ll listen. I’ll be there for you like how my friends were there for me.
Love.
@goodoldlamp
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