I struggled with depression and self harm for years. I met a guy and we started dating(still are). at an early age of 13, I became pregnant with his child.

I thank everyone for sharing their stories - I do believe it makes us all stronger knowing we're not alone!

I self harmed for about 6 years, it started off because I always thought I wasn't good enough, then when I got older my best friend had killed himself, since that day it made me realize that if I were to kill myself I wouldn't only be hurting me, but hurting every one else.

I still remember when i found this site, i read all these stories about how it gets better and how good some people where doing and i thought some day that might be me.Now I'm here, over 200 days clean without any self harming. I'm breathing and I'm alive. It gets better.

One of my best friends saw my scars and confronted me one day." I just want you to know that no matter how alone you think you are, I will always be here for you." After he told me that he gave me his number and told me to call him if I ever felt that I needed to harm myself again. So now I tell you, you are not alone. There is someone close to you that you can talk to about anything you face.

i've been clean of SI 6 months. I'm so proud of myself for being clean this long, i finally realized the ugly scars aren't worth it, i've told the negativity in my life to bounce. i still get urges but they won't over run my strength as a person, as a person who has a right to be present on this planet. but even though i've stopped, people will always stare at my scars no matter what, some even point them out or comment about them because scars show a sign of weakness. you can overcome this because you WILL find strength.

Tell someone, even one person that you trust. Telling that one person is the first step to recovering, because when you think about doing it, you think of what they would say or do.

You mean so much, never doubt that. You are here for a reason, you don't deserve to hurt, you have value, and I care about you. Never give in, never lose hope, never give up, because you are worth so much more.

Sometimes life knocks us down. Then we look up and there isnt anyone to help us up. But we have to lean to help ourselves up. We have to learn its ok to be weak sometimes but that doesnt mean you are ONLY weak. We have to learn how to love and apreciate ourselves enough to live on and fight through pain. Pain doesnt last forever.

I have not injured myself in 3 weeks and I am proud to say I have rarely thought about it. Yes I have thought about it, but I believe that the fact that I have not acted on it is great. I have been trying to recover for months now, and the longest I have gone without self-harming was 2 months. Something that has really helped me accomplish 3 weeks is my friends. Recently I have been hanging out with them often and that helps because it takes my mind off of it and they make me happy. So don't isolate yourself, because I used to do that and honestly it just made it worse.

If you're feeling especially incomplete, hollow, please don't cut. Or burn. Write a poem, draw a picture. Talk to a friend, or talk to a piece of paper (metaphor-write on it lawl). Write a letter to somebody who made you upset or who you think is beautiful and talented and might not get the praise he/she deserves...it doesn't matter if you'll never end up sending it. It'll relieve some stress and/or the urge to self-injure. Keep your head up. Don't let people push you around. Be who you are. Do what you love to do. Love yourself, and know that you're ultimately a strong, lovable, and wonderful person. I believe in you. I love you. And, together, we can overcome this insanely difficult time in our lives. Trust me, I've been there. Honestly? I AM there, right now. Believe in yourself.

This is a peronal quote that I have created, during recovery after relapsing. "Everytime you slip, just know that you are stronger than you were before, we all make mistakes, they don't mean that our progress has been lost, it means we can learn from them and move on"

I hope and pray that someone reads this and knows that recovery is possible and happiness through recovery will meet you someday. Life is a blessing to me and I'm only 21. Imagine what I have yet to accomplish in my many years to come. I am grateful.

Stay strong! It's easier to say it than do it. But I know YOU can do it. I never thought I could. But I'm a lot stronger than what I thought I could be. I used to cut. I haven't cut for six months now and I feel a lot better.

Being taught that this is something you have to deal with on your own sometimes feels un-fair. That you have to figure it all out by yourself. I believe pieces you find out on your own, like learning to love yourself, except that you are human, and not be so afraid of the world. You don't have to be alone. You're not alone. True happiness exists. It sometimes seems to be hidden, but it's there.

I had a really bad time period from about 7th grade to 9th grade. I had just moved to a new school and everyone thought I was odd. I had family problems going on and it just wasn't a good time for me. I wanted to be normal. A girl on my bus did it and I thought "how much worse could it get"? I still do that. But now I know there is nothing wrong with me. I am strong. I have people love me. I think everyone should know that. There is always someone who loves you. I'm getting better. Clean for three months and for once in a long time I'm happy.

If you struggle with self harm or depression, try reading. It may sounds stupid at first, but just try it. :) It saved my life, and it may help you too.

I haven't cut in about a Month now, I know it's not that long, But It'll be a long time. Black Veil Brides saved my life with their Music, they might save yours! Throw away the Razor... "Stand up for what You Believe in, Even if that means standing Alone."~Black Veil Brides.

I'm not going to say I will never cut or do drugs again or say that I don't have cravings anymore but I haven't cut or done drugs in almost two years now.

Knocked down but not out; crying but still breathing; broken but brave i'm still strong enough to survive this