Self-injury often becomes an addiction.  It can be very difficult to stop.  That’s why it’s important to get help. You can’t do this alone.  There is no shame in reaching out to someone for help.  We all have our problems, and the first step to recovery is finding someone you trust.  Anyone.  A teacher, family [...]

Within the last year, I have come in contact with several Christian girls who purposely harm themselves.  Why?  What is causing these girls to feel so desperate, that they would deliberately cut their arms and legs or even burn parts of their body?  While suicide is not the ultimate goal, reasons for self-injury range from [...]