One of the harshest realities of being a survivor is the physical coping skills that can come into play. Self-harm is something that a lot of people turn to and it is a coping mechanism that many keep hidden. Sometimes, for a survivor, life can seem too difficult to keep experiencing and then suicide is considered or even, sometimes, attempted.
I know this is an incredibly touchy subject and I want to urge anyone who feels suicidal or has any kind of intrusive self-harming thoughts to talk to someone (anyone) about it. There are numbers and websites on ourresource page if you do not feel like you have anywhere else to turn. They want to help. Please, you deserve to be happy and to be supported and helped through this difficult time. There is hope.
And I want to tell you all. Everyone who has ever considered or attempted any form of self-harm, this message is for you. It is not your fault. You are not a “bad person” because you needed help coping. I want you to know that you can find support and you have a voice. You are not alone. You are beautiful and you deserve to have a chance at discovering happiness. It is there, waiting for you. Give it a chance, take some time and talk to someone about how you are feeling. I know that you are strong and even if you don’t believe that right now, I know that you can. Please, be kind to yourself. It’s not your fault that you are overwhelmed. No one asks for that and it is hard to carry those heavy burdens around alone. You don’t have to anymore.
I love you all and I hope that you reach out.
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