Nina
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Cutting Your Way Out
http://hopeforsi.blogspot.com/
This blog is dedicated to writing honestly about the issue of self-injury. As a self-injurer myself, I focus on highlighting the struggles of self-injurers and the hope for a way out.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 105 )
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Too Much of a Good Thing
I made fruit salsa this weekend for dessert for a lunch with friends. It is amazing. But, as I found out the hard way, eat too much, and you'll feel sick.... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Power of Repetition
As I've been jotting down some of my thoughts for my therapist this week, it has occurred to me that the thoughts that repeat themselves over and over are... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Hard Decisions
Hi, y'all!Sorry I've been less consistent in posting here. While I love you all and enjoy writing to you, I've also made some time for me to spend time with my... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Revelation
Have you ever had an experience that just changes the way you see everything? I had one of those moments yesterday, thanks to my therapist. We were discussing... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Don't Forget...
Today, I just have something fun for you: a late semicolon submission from someone who says "I'm going to do this every day to remind myself I can make it!"... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Beauty From Pain
Today, on the 23rd of April, I woke up to snow. I was not happy. As most of my friends can tell you, my take on snow is that it's beautiful so long as I don't... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Take a Deep Breath
Happy Friday, y'all!I'm sure some of you can relate to the relief I feel at the prospect of a day off. This has been a week during which I have struggled to... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Semicolon Project Day Wrapup
On Tuesday, I celebrated Semicolon Day. There is a Facebook page and a Tumblr dedicated to it, along with other sites, I'm sure. Just Google "Semicolon... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION -
When Someone You Love Tries to Die/Cuts/Starves
I've noticed that lots of you dear readers are friends and family members of people who struggle with depression, self injury, eating disorders, or even who hav... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Semicolon Day - DO IT!
My mind is currently overloaded by several things, but I wanted to just tell y'all about a cool thing happening tomorrow. April 16th is apparently semicolon day... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION -
Take a Moment
This morning, I was getting a bit stressed out because I realized that I had not been posting as much as I liked, my research project isn't moving as quickly... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Hard Truths
Have you ever been talking to someone and they give you a piece of advice that stings? A piece of advice you'd rather just ignore, but it nags at you because,... Read more
Posted on 09 April 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Learning to Listen
How many times do you have to hear the same advice before you decide that it's actually God speaking to you? Or that it's wise advice? Or that it's what you nee... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Sale Time
Today, my friends and I held a yard sale. I grew up being somewhat attached to stuff, probably due to growing up below the poverty line. But today, I realized... Read more
Posted on 07 April 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Just Do It
Sometimes, the smallest gesture can change someone's day and, thereby, someone's life. Like my friend Nick choosing to respond to my suicidal messages. Read more
Posted on 05 April 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Humor
My apologies for not posting yesterday. I've gotten a bit busy with school lately. It's that time of year!So, I'm also copping out for today and posting a fun... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION -
What Defines You?
I've written, briefly, of defining scars before. I hope you won't find me repetitive, but this is the most important lesson I have ever learned, and so I have... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Hope
First of all, thank you to those of you who have contacted me with concern and words of encouragement. Let me assure that I am no longer suicidal and I am... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Love Came Down and Rescued Me
This blog entry has needed writing since Monday night. However, as you will learn below, I was in no shape to write it on Monday, and have taken the two days... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Rainbow After the Storm
I'm still processing "the storm" referenced in the title of this entry. So, we'll focus on the rainbow.Last night was rough, to say the least. Read more
Posted on 27 March 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION