Holiday Stress and Self-Injury

[comes_the_light]

The holidays are supposed to be about family, good food and fellowship with friends. But for me, the holidays were always too painful to focus on anything but getting through them with my sanity in tact. Believe it or not, self-injury allowed me to do that

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[anonymous]

I'm sorry to hear that you are alone. I find myself really trying to focus on all of the things I have to be thankful for. It is cold outside, but I have a warm place to sleep. I have food to eat and my lights are on. Compared to many, I am incredibly blessed. I hope that you too have many things to be thankful for. I'm sending you my wishes for a safe, dry and joyous holiday. Be strong! :)

[comes_the_light]

There are so many people who are in the same boat...struggling, lonely, without family, just trying to make it through one more day. I think it is important for all people to know this and open their hearts and minds to them. I work hard to be sensitive to the needs of others. It helps to take my mind off of my own issues sometimes. I feel incredibly blessed and know that I am in a better position than many others. I never want to forget that. By being focused on all of the good things in my life, I can help assuage some of the pain left in my heart.

[anonymous]

Well just be thankful you don't have a dad who abuses you. Mrs. Vega I really need your help and after today I think I'm ready to break the silence. But I'm scared...if I told you what is happening and who I am...what would you have to do..and don't lie to me..I need the truth for once in my life.