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Merc 27-02-2008 12:42 AM

i have decided...
 
...to no longer cover my numerousrous horrends scars on my arm..once off with the sling no more wide bracelet...altho i still love ya to bits for the idfea of one my loverlry friend ;o)
AND i wiil l be honest of where they vcame from too...
NO MORE HIDING

if i can make one petrson aware,feel safer, feel not so alone it will be worth it...i may approach my daughters school to see if i can do a info presentation on it, SI and/or mental illness and how you CAN escape it...
i feel its enough lying hiding
to be 'truly' well in my eyes i must first admit the 'illness'
what do you think?
any cautions, important info you fell i should include? i feel like giving out secret ballots on which they have to write SOMETHING [ie: no i dont harm/yes u do harm..just scheck for either so pple are un aware...
so no one is is obvious in taking the step to help...let me know..and asticker part they MUST tear off with my ctc info on infoe on it...again thery casnt turn it in witth that info attached...so they can still be hidden if they choose

i will gladly take opinions, stories,comments from the rest of you..the onezs 'in the trenches'

romp

newanda 27-02-2008 12:51 AM

wow, that sounds like a wonderful idea! you should be very proud for having to guts to take a stand. i suppose i don't really have any advice at the moment, just dump truck loads of encouragement *dump*

i'll definately let you know if i think of anything!

Trucktastic 27-02-2008 11:58 PM

Fab idea Romp!

I only cover my arms in the winter or when it's cold. Or when I have fresh wounds. Other than that, I wear 'em loud and proud. They are my scars, they have everything to do with me, and I actually like them (weird huh?). And if people ask where they come from, I tell them the truth. Why should I hide? Why should WE hide??

Great idea Romp!

Take care

Lozza xx

Merc 28-02-2008 07:19 AM

thank you ween...i agree on the ctc has to be handled properly...1 alterbnative to my number would be evwry crisis number/support number i can cram onyto the pare...AFTER approaching the ppl whos number i am giving in two stages...one as above board, explain, will/can they coply....next [after a uitable time ftame] call asif i got the number thru opne of these talks and see what help abnd support etc i ACTUALLY recieve before that group 'passes the test'
thanks ween..for your reasons and yur practicality

thanks newanda...any input yis good input:o)

lozza.GO GIRL!!!!! so proud to hear...soon i shall be brave like you... :o)
thx loves
romp

Rain Keeper 01-03-2008 03:32 PM

I have decided to support you Romp (well you knew I was doing that anyway!)

You are amazing....Step back when you need to, but I am here edging away forward with you.

*Shows off my Fence Again* *Winks*


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