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I’m alive. I’m eating. Heartbroken or not, I’m still moving on with my life and staying healthy. It’s tough but I’m working on it.

I was brave enough to come out to my family members. Even though I didn’t get the response I wanted, I’m proud of myself for being strong. I love myself because of my strength and bravery.

Anonymous: Lately I've been so tempted to start cutting myself again. I haven't cut in almost two years, but I just have a huge urge to do it. I really don't understand why, because nothing that bad is happening to me right now. I just have been really down lately for no reason. Do you have any advice?

Let me just start by telling you that you are SUCH a strong person for being able to stop cutting. That’s not an easy thing to do, and you should be so proud of yourself for how far you’ve come. Two years is a long time, and for you to have stopped for so long means that you’ve got some amazing will power! I am proud of you!

My advice to you is to surround yourself with people who care about you. Surround yourself with love. Think about how they’d feel if you started hurting yourself again. I’m sure that you are a lovely person, and that no one wants to see you hurt!

Sit down and think about your life, you know, think about all the good things that have happened to you since you stopped cutting. Think about all the good feelings you have about stopping— be proud of yourself! Like I said, you are strong, and you can get past this. If you don’t have a reason for wanting to do it, think about all the reasons you don’t want to do it. I am sure that there are plenty.

Just remember to love yourself. Love yourself because other people love you. You are strong, and you can get past these urges. I believe in you <3

—Shea.

I controlled myself and my temper in a situation that should’ve driven me crazy. I was calm, understanding, and I tried to be as kind as possible. I love myself because I’m learning how to control my temper.

I got myself out of bed, despite the fact that my depression was pretty heavy on my shoulders this morning. I love myself today because I was strong enough to wake up.

“The quality of your recovery is proportional to the quality of your surrender.”

I’m finally coming to terms with the fact that I have S.A.D, I’ve talked to my mom about it, and I’m seeking help.

I have a family here for christmas and my brother-in-law is safe over seas. 

I realized my flaws are just what makes me beautiful. If I didn’t have them, I’d be just like everyone else.

My boyfriend is perfect.

Today, I love myself because I always have wonderful surprises in my life that remind me I have nothing to complain about. I love everything.