Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Tumblr Repost


I look at myself, and I see so many flaws and imperfections. I see the waves in my hair that can never curl, along with the long length of my lashes that do not naturally flip upwards. I see the birthmarks on my cheeks, The uneven size of my lips. The horrible vision of my eyes that need large frames of glasses to see. I also see the palm of my tiny hand holding a pencil, and the only ‘perfect’ thing I can say about this picture IS that pencil. But then I start to think that, I love the waves in my hair because naturally, they DON’T curl. And then I see the length of my lashes and I think about all of the people who told me they wish they had that amount, and I love those too. I see the birthmarks on my cheeks (there are five of them, trust me) and I love them too, because they are a reminder that I was born and that I shouldn’t waste my life wishing I never was. I see the uneven size of my lips, and I love those too, because even though they look a little funny, they also look great in lip gloss. And I see my eyes that are as blind as can be that they need glasses to see, and I love those too, because I remember picking out those frames with mom at the store, and how many people told me they liked them. And finally I see my teeny-tiny hand that resembles a five-year old, and I love it too, because in that teeny-tiny hand is a pencil that I use to write, and writing is what I love the most. I still see the imperfections, but I can’t believe that I spent all that time not seeing everything that inevitably makes me…me.


Thursday, July 18, 2013

Self-Harm Post

Being once a victim of self-harm, it is critical to understand that people do everything for a reason. Top reasons on why people commit self harm can range from:

  1. difficult relationships with friends or partners
  2. difficulties at school, such as not doing well academically
  3. difficulties at work
  4. being bullied, either at home, school or work
  5. worries about money
  6. alcohol or drug misuse
  7. coming to terms with your sexuality if you think you might be gay or bisexual
  8. coping with cultural expectations, for example, an arranged marriage
  9. Self-harm could also sometimes be a way of coping with a traumatic experience. For example:
  10. sexual, physical or emotional abuse, includingdomestic abuse and rape
  11. the death of a close family member or friend
These are just the tip of the iceberg, though. I believe that having a full understanding of why self-harm happens it can not only prevent someone from committing self-harm but can give insight to those who wish to help others that are self-harming, too. 

My story really isn't that different from anyone else's. My self-harm was due to lack of self-confidence, and mostly dwellings on the past (as in, my childhood). My siblings also had some impact on my decisions, but in the end it was always me who decided to take the blade and hurt myself.

And I want you to know that you aren't alone.

I have a tumblr, an email, and if it gets worse, there's always my phone number.

I'm here.


Tumblr: soaringheights.tumblr.com
Email: LindseyCurly@hotmail.com
Phone: Ask!