Positive recovery post - I say no more

[to-be-happy]

too many times iv cut i dont want no more scars and please dont say they willl heal or fade in time becasue i know for a fact that they wont they are dark deep raised scars and they wont go away and now iv had enough of this cutting now thinking why cut why want scars why want to grow up and have scars from mistakes in your childhood why would i want that?
simple answer guys,,,,,i dont
i look at people wearing tops with short sleeves i look at tops and clothes in the store and wonder will i ever be able to wear something like that im 14 at the moment and i accually feel so happy i stated cuting about 9-10 months ago and iv been so down and now i accually feel happy and i look at my scars and remeber about over 10 months ago i didnt have any scars i could wear t shirts and stuff i was all good but now im going back to all good and well until i find a way iv got a little body art,,,,,,,,
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Kiandra :))))))))))

[beets]

That's fantastic that you are at the stage where you are done with SI and ready to recover! Just remember that a time in the future may come where you will want to turn back to it because you may feel too overwhelmed. But just remember what you wrote here, today when that time comes and that can help you get over the urge. It's not a sign of weakness to ask for help/comfort/support whenever you need it...it's a sign of strength and courage. Stay strong and take care of yourself. Feel free to PM me if you ever need to talk :)

[finding_reason]

Congrats! I think its great that things are shifting for you in the positive. I will say that yes, you do have your whole life ahead of you, and it may seem impossible now but your scars will fade somewhat, more if you put creams on it, and your comfort about showing them will change as well. I hid my arms for years and now as an adult in the working world, in a position of authority at work, I no longer care what people think about my arms anymore, I used too, but that part of me is no longer the only part of me, nor was it really ever, but it was a big part of my life....but there is so much more to me than that. And what I have also learned is that my experiences of self harm have been actually become somewhat positive in that I can understand what others are experiencing particularly those that are engaging in self destructive behaviours.

Take care of yourself, all the best with the journey ahead