Tag: self harm

  • Should we hide our scars?

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    Sometimes I notice the stares. Honestly, I’m not perturbed. But today, while talking to my best friend who is like a sister, something dawned on me. I was itching the scars scabbing on my hand, and J lovingly told me to stop itching them. The girl standing right next to…

  • Seeking courage

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      Courage (noun) The ability to do something that frightens one; Strength in the face of pain or grief − Oxford Dictionary   Where does it come from? Everyone keeps saying not to give up, to keep trying, persevering… Why give up when one has fought so hard to reach…

  • The scars I wear

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      ‘What’s that?’ he asked, pointing to the long scars on my leg. They would usually be covered by clothing but on a day like today when the sun was out brilliantly, I donned a short dress. Damn it. ‘I’d rather not talk about it’ I replied. He didn’t ask…

  • Google this and that…

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    If at any time I was at risk of screaming publicly it was last week. I am not going crazy. Yet. But I have a thing, a bad thing, allergy or something to stupid people. Apologies. That should be people who repeatedly say nonsense, and with the kind of stubborn…

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