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visible SH scars

visible SH scars

Up until last week, it had been over a decade since anyone (aside from my partner) asked about my old self harm scars. I'd wondered if perhaps they'd faded enough to not be noticeable. Apparently not.

I had a lie at the ready. I'd prepared it in advance for just this very occasion and pulled it off easily.

It's just a weird thing. They'll always be with me. I don't mind these ones, they kind of make me feel tough in a weird sort of way. That's how I felt when I was causing them too. Like it was proof that no one could hurt me if I could do this to myself. Sometimes I still want to do it, even though it's been years since I last did the particular self harm thing that caused that.

I have others in another location that I associate with weakness instead. Those weakness ones will always be noticeable but they're almost always covered by clothing. So I guess that's fortunate.

I dunno what this post was meant to be about, just stuff on my mind because of being asked about stuff I guess.

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I appreciate your kindness @NatureLover but I did give in and fail today.

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@Eve7 ...please don't feel bad...you're in awful pain. Sending you lots of hugs, dear friend... 💛

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Thank you @NatureLover

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Hi there @Eve7 , I can hear that you've been grappling with SH today and urges around SH. It can be really tricky to work with these urges when you are feeling them, so just dropping you a reply to let you know you that we are here with you. Are you feeling okay, would you consider reaching out to Lifeline or SCBS for a talk? It’s important you are able to stay safe and out of harms way and if you need immediate help please phone 000.

Reminding you that you are not alone and we see you and are here to support you always,

Otter

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Thank you @Otter I managed to get onto SANE chat and will follow through with her advice.

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Thank you for sharing @TheVorticon. I know noone who openly shares that they are or have struggled with self harm. Im in my late 40's and late last year a traumatic event set off a series of events, which left me self-harming, among other things. Its been 50 days since I last hurt myself and battle most days. Your post gives me hope that there is some freedom.

Thank you for sharing. Most people around me don't get this struggle at all.

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