This could very well be in the wrong forum, and if it is, sorry. But I haven't been on here in ages. People have left and I don't see any familiar names anymore, so I figured I'll get to know you all again.
So, here's some basic things about me.
Hello, I'm Kayla. I'm eighteen.
I've self harmed since I was a child.
I've been clean for more than eight months. Sure, doesn't seem very long to some.
But for me, it's the longest I've been clean.
Pain is something I understand.
So, I'm here to listen. Really.
Give me your stories. Write a novel, write a sentence. Lose your voice, scream. Whisper. Give me every single detail. Or just the basics.
I'll listen.
GO GO GO!
you can talk to me if you like...my inbox is always open...
I know what it's like to want to die. How it hurts to smile. How you try to fit in but you can't. How you hurt yourself on the outside to try to kill the thing on the inside. ~ Girl Interrupted
I hurt myself before others get the chance...
I hurt myself because others hurt me and I can't stand the pain...
To tell the truth, I'm afraid of recovery because it means I have to let go...
hey grabielle00 :) welcome to ryl! you're always free to send a pm if you want to talk :)
"God take me, because I hate me" -Underoath
We are male and female. We are artists, athletes, and students. We have depression, PTSD, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, or maybe no diagnosis at all. Some of us were abused, some not. We come from all walks of life and can be any age. We are every race or religion that you can think of. Our common link is this: We are in pain. We self-injure. And we are not freaks.
eight months is awesome. I've never been clean for that long, so congrats!
I've been SH-ing myself for more than eight years now. it's become part of who I am, my life. I'm 21 now.
I'm scared it will never stop, but your post gave me some hope <3
eight months is awesome. I've never been clean for that long, so congrats!
I've been SH-ing myself for more than eight years now. it's become part of who I am, my life. I'm 21 now.
I'm scared it will never stop, but your post gave me some hope <3
I've never been clean for this long either! :P Hahh. It's a really crazy feeling.
I'm glad I gave you some hope. There really is a great chance that you can stop. It will always be a part of you, yes, but it doesn't have to be the dominant part. :) If you ever want to talk, pm me.
This is a beautiful thread, I love it when people feel the power and strength to look out for other people. Much love to you for that! Also, eight months is amazing, it's something I'd only dream of achieving at the moment. Everyone welcome to RYL, I'm only a pm away if you want to chat more :). There's not much to say about me apart from I was recommended this site online somewhere and I have found it to be very useful at times, especially as I only came out to someone about all of this just under two months a go. It's really helped me realise there are other people who are in similar situations to me and just want to be heard and accepted.
Do not be dismayed by the brokenness of the world. All things can be mended. Not with time, as they say, but with intention. So go. Love intentionally, extravagantly, unconditionally. The broken world awaits in darkness for the light that is you.
