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I feel like such a failure.

I SI'd about 10 minutes ago. I don't know what I can say without getting into trouble, but I am not feeling better. I have a found a way that doesn't leave scars, at least not in the long run. I just feel so ugly, so fat, so disgusting.

Argh. I can't even explain how I feel right now...

I shouldn't feel this way. It makes me so angry. And disappointed.
 

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Whatever you do you are not a failure, everyone does things they regret sometimes but it's ok. However bad you feel right now that feeling wont last forever. You need to find a positive coping method I know people on here have loads of things that they do instead that help...
 
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I want to start by saying: YOU ARE NOT A FAILURE
Secondly, I'd like to say: YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL
Thirdly, YOU ARE LOVED

You may ask me how I know this although I've never met you afore.........
I know you're not a failure: We ALL make mistakes...just because you stumble doesn't mean you are a failure, it just means that you have to get back up and keep pressing forward.
I know you are beautiful: We are all made in the image of God. That in itself makes us the most beautiful creatures on this earth.
I know you are loved: God loves you so much, He gave His only Son for us all. You also have friends right here that love you.
You are in my prayers!
's and es!!
 
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Same with me my pm box is open. I've struggled w/ si for 7 years now. I know how confusing and mixed up inside it can feel both before and after.

I would encourage you to look up Bible verses that tell you how valuable you are. For example

1 Peter 2:9 "YOu are a chosen people, a royal priesthood a holy nation a poeople belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who calle dyou out of darkness into his wonderful light."

Praying for you friend.
 
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HolyOne87

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like other have said, you are not a failure. We all fall sometimes. You shouldn't think your a failure for it.
Like someone said, this feeling won't last forever..Some times are tougher then others. I sometimes see tough times as God's way of strengthening us. In the beginning, we are completely torn, but in the end, we are strengthened and able to take whatever comes to us.
I shall pray for you!
 
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