The Road

Self-Harm

If you struggle with self-harm, there is help available.

My heart shatters,

As I make the first cut,

My blood screams,

As it drips down my arm,

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My life is precious to him,

Yet I still cut,

And I still attempt.

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I will not cut, because my body isn't a scratching post.

I will not burn because my body isn't a candle.

I will not bruise, because my body isn't a punching bag.

I will not purge, because my body is a temple.

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Relapse is part of recovery,

Relapse is not an excuse,

Relapse is relapsing,

You can get back up.

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Do you want to be reminded of this dark time?

No?

Then don't cut.

Don't harm yourself.

Or else you will be haunted by your dark times.

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