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This is a very, very touchy subject. Believe me, I know that first hand. It's just something that I feel I need to talk about.

Self harm.

I know a lot of people who self harm. A lot. The thing is, a lot of people say that people do it for attention and that's the only reason. That is definitely not the case. Yes some people might but you cannot put people in to that category because a lot of people genuinely feel the need to hurt themselves. A lot of my closest friends self harm, or have self harmed, and honestly I don't have a problem with it. As long as you're not attempting to kill actually kill yourself, I am okay with you hurting yourself. As long as it isn't going to cause serious serious harm to you. It can be a great coping mechanism. Some people do it because it is the only thing they feel they have control over, or because it makes them feel something physical rather than feeling emotional pain. It is what is keeping them alive. As long as they are alive, I am okay with it. I don't care if you have scars on your body from cutting yourself. I don't care if you swallow pills. I don't care if you burn yourself. I don't care if you scratch yourself. You are beautiful and you deserve to be here. Every single part of you is beautiful and I am glad that you are on this earth. The world is a better place with you here. I promise you that with all my heart. If self harm is your way of getting through the day, then that is okay. Not enough people think like that. They think it's weak or dumb to hurt yourself but if it makes you feel better about being alive, then go for it!

I know a lot of people will hate on me for this post (if anybody even reads it, that is) but I don't care what anyone has to say in reference to this being a bad post. Because I just care that you are alive.

Suicidal tendencies are a different story. As cliché as it is to say this, things will get better. I know this first hand. And I know it doesn't always seem like it and that life sucks, but I promise you that it gets better and all the pain and suffering will be worth it. You just have to get yourself through it. You are strong and you are incredible. Each day you get through is proof of how strong you are, you just have to keep that strength up and get through it. I believe in you, and I always will. Do whatever you need to do to get yourself through the day and the night but get through it. I know you can do it.

I have been through both parts of it. I've wanted to be gone. But I've also lost people to suicide. When I was 10, my father took his own life. So I know how hard it is to lose someone like that. But I also know how hard it is to feel like you can't get through another minute of your life. But you can get through it. Do whatever it takes but get through it. You are alive for a reason and you are an amazing person.

Stay strong.