Rachel

I want to tell you about my self harm. I want to make you understand and I want to make me understand too. I want to get to a point where I can be wound free — where my body only shows the scars of where I’ve been and not where I am right now. I can’t remember the last time I was completely wound-free. I was once, maybe when I was about 13. It’s hard to say.

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Sophie

When I was 12 I was sexually abused by my stepbrother. After 4 years of secrecy it all came out. My younger sister was also raped when she was 11 and I felt so guilty. It all began by slitting my wrists and overdosing several times. I still feel very low but anyone who has been through the same trauma as me must always remember: The future is more exciting than the past, it holds an element of mystery. So concentrate on the future and don’t remember the past. And also there is always someone who is willing to listen. And never be afraid to talk out. Look after yourself and stay cool. You’re all amazing, wonderful people.

Ciara

Have you ever wondered who all knew of this wonderful pleasure? Well reading all these stories, actually lets me see what I was feeling but could never put into words. People may find this act scary but we know they don’t know. They don’t feel the rush. They don’t cry like we do, they use tears, we use blood. Do we actually know why we do this though. We all think, and know it’s not right or it wouldn’t be our hidden treasure. It makes us secure when nothing else could. It makes it fun and exciting, but still, why this hidden treasure? Why not just cry with tears? Does any one know the answer? I honestly don’t think we ever will but that is OK because it is still our hidden treasure.