it's a constant conversation
"please?"
no
"you know you want to"
i can't
"you can"
but i won't
what if i told you i was dying
would you hold me
what if i told you it was my own fault
would you still hold me
i don't need to bleed to feel real
but do i need to bleed to feel?
can i still feel?
if i bleed then i will know
i am dying
will you hold me?
i am killing myself
will you still hold me?
cut along the dotted line
cut along the borderline
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Diagnostic Criteria
PoetryDiagnostic Criteria is an anthology of poems exploring the realities of living with Borderline Personality Disorder. There are 9 diagnostic criteria for this personality disorder, each of which can present in unique ways for the individual. I have w...
