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How long since you last self injured?
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mahalia
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funny how mum's and grandma's do that to us... mine do, to... well, my mom and dad more than my gran, she's like my pillar. and God, of course. i'm praying for you. remember, you can choose between letting yourself/God be in control (like co-pilots, where he's the main pilot) or you can let the weather take control... have faith and know that with God's help, you can rise above the weather.
i see you have a daughter... maybe she doesn't do what i'm about to say but what you mention in your post is like the way little girls (when they don't wanna be little girls anymore) will sleep without the night light, but will fall asleep with their hands on the switch, cos they know if they need it, they can switch on the light.
anyways, to many - i'd say most - of us, SI becomes a comfort, something concrete to cling to.
all i can say is... just keep fighting, just keep trying to resist the urges. and try stay close to God, he is amazing.
how long have i known you now, kat, a month? and you know what i find so amazing every time i read your posts? you don't give up. it's weird, but i know that you've grown so much in the past and you'll realize that too if you go back to some previous posts like the above, except then you sounded much more intimidated. do you know what i "hear" in your above post, through the "ugh" at the end? : that you know it was a slip. jsut a slip. and you'll get through it and you're gonna be stronger once more. hope you know that.
love you all. stay close to God. have a great weekend
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kathleenmary
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thank you mariechen. you are so right, i know i have become stronger than i once was. and you know what, its such a great feeling, too! but i can say that ive become a lot stronger because of all the peope who have helped me here, on CF. anyone who has ever replied to one of my posts or pm'd me asking how i was doing, i just wanna thank all you guys for that. you guys are just amazing.
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about 24 days, I think.
**squishy hugs for all** I agree with soulwings - we will overcome!
**squishy hugs for all** I agree with soulwings - we will overcome!
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Something great happened two nights ago, and I haven't cut since. I would thank the person that helped me but they didn't know I do it in the first place. I'm so happy though !
Something great happened two nights ago, and I haven't cut since. I would thank the person that helped me but they didn't know I do it in the first place. I'm so happy though !
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Something great happened two nights ago, and I haven't cut since. I would thank the person that helped me but they didn't know I do it in the first place. I'm so happy though !
I think that's great that you have finally moved on to more than one day. Cheers for you.
I would like to add that Kathleenmary has a one day. That's great also. Now just add one more and that will make two days. That is something to smile about. Focus on one thing that you are thankful for all day so your mind will be on that and not anything else.
Tex: I'm proud to see how much you've improved over the past two months. Your attitude has really contributed to your success. Keep going my friend.
Aredhel: One day but you told your bf which means releasing a "secret". Those secrets we hold in our lives act as fuel to the fire which destroys us. I see you found great relief after telling him. Now you have another supportive person in your life. How's that for a great day!
To all of you I applaud and am happy for you.
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anteloperunner
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Mariechen - you will always be in my prayers.
As for me this is day 11. i hope i can keep going but i doubt it.
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Soulwings
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Prayer has been sent, Mariechen. Hang in there, and if you need to talk with anyone, I'm here, okay? The offer is always open.
You all are doing wonderfully. Even if you slip, even if you fall, you're still doing wonderfully. And you know what? Because you're fighting. And it says in the Big Book that God will reward those who persevere through trials. That's what we're doing. Persevering. Sticking to the thought of being cut-free even when it seems like the most impossible thing to hope for. It isn't impossible. And every single one of us can achieve it. It just takes time, effort, and lots of support and encouragement.
Kath, keep on fighting, sweetie. It doesn't matter how many slips you've made. No one is going to keep count, no one is going to judge you. Just aim on getting through one day. And then two. SI is like a safety blanket, something that Linus can't get rid of. But the difference is - with time, patience, and perseverence - we can get rid of it. And you're persevering too, sweetie. I'm proud of you for the effort that you're making. Keep your eyes on the future and not on the past and you will succeed.
Tn, yey! 24 days is awesome.
Hang in there, and if you need to talk with anyone, I'm here, okay? The offer is always open.You all are doing wonderfully. Even if you slip, even if you fall, you're still doing wonderfully. And you know what? Because you're fighting. And it says in the Big Book that God will reward those who persevere through trials. That's what we're doing. Persevering. Sticking to the thought of being cut-free even when it seems like the most impossible thing to hope for. It isn't impossible. And every single one of us can achieve it. It just takes time, effort, and lots of support and encouragement.
Kath, keep on fighting, sweetie. It doesn't matter how many slips you've made. No one is going to keep count, no one is going to judge you. Just aim on getting through one day. And then two. SI is like a safety blanket, something that Linus can't get rid of. But the difference is - with time, patience, and perseverence - we can get rid of it. And you're persevering too, sweetie. I'm proud of you for the effort that you're making. Keep your eyes on the future and not on the past and you will succeed.
Tn, yey!
24 days is awesome.
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Kathleen and Mariechen
I KNOW this struggle all too well - just don't ever give up trying to quit - or even the hope that someday you'll want to quit - hope alone keeps us alive.
I KNOW this struggle all too well - just don't ever give up trying to quit - or even the hope that someday you'll want to quit - hope alone keeps us alive.
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