tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15229872.post3027312862535982308..comments2023-11-02T09:21:33.082-05:00Comments on Mirror Images of Myself: The Truth....Part ICarolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14476059033054104085noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15229872.post-60050118780940212202008-01-15T16:47:00.000-06:002008-01-15T16:47:00.000-06:00Caroline, I know you aren't alone in reacting this...Caroline, I know you aren't alone in reacting this way to depression, and it certainly isn't something to be ashamed of. If writing and sharing is a helpful substitute, by all means keep it up! I know I'm not judging you for it, and anyone who would is the one with the problem.amy hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06781850639658975329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15229872.post-25256070622308309712008-01-15T00:28:00.000-06:002008-01-15T00:28:00.000-06:00I know from personal experience what a huge step y...I know from personal experience what a huge step you just took in sharing that with us, your beloved readers. I was abused as a child, and instead of saying anything to anyone, I blamed myself and retreated inward and began to abuse myself. I remember it taking a lot of courage to tell anyone about it, and a lot more courage until I could actually get help for it.<BR/><BR/>((superhugs))Audrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13244320704174131237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15229872.post-51135959386337773832008-01-14T19:56:00.000-06:002008-01-14T19:56:00.000-06:00Don't stop writing. You are not a bad person, it d...Don't stop writing. You are not a bad person, it doesn't matter what you do for a living you are hurting inside. You are a strong woman.You will get through this.I didn't cut but I used to pinch myself. I would dig my fingernails in so deep I would leave marks. I understand now I was in so much emotional pain it was the only way to deal with it. You are alone there are many people out here who are routing for you.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07956589288032732653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15229872.post-8242156571227523422008-01-14T17:34:00.000-06:002008-01-14T17:34:00.000-06:00Please don't be ashamed of who you are. I know no...Please don't be ashamed of who you are. I know nothing about cutting, but I'd imagine you are not alone.<BR/><BR/>Continue to reach out. Your support network is here and will catch you when you are down. Please reach out instead of cutting.Sonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14503800179759524410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15229872.post-23693183421925626782008-01-14T17:06:00.000-06:002008-01-14T17:06:00.000-06:00Caroline..please please continue to replace the cu...Caroline..please please continue to replace the cutting with your writing. You are stong, you will get through this part of your life, and something good is bound to happen soon. From the comments, you are not alone, and your friends will always be there for support.<BR/><BR/>Ruth in CanadaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15229872.post-29213635305388451172008-01-14T16:21:00.000-06:002008-01-14T16:21:00.000-06:00The thing that comes through most clearly to me in...The thing that comes through most clearly to me in this post is that tonight you chose to reach out rather than turn on yourself. Keep reaching out. None of us can get through life on our own.<BR/><BR/>When the right person comes along she will accept your past for what it is - the past, and will love you for the person you are today.Chellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11427326708333474788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15229872.post-44029891291533575942008-01-14T16:20:00.000-06:002008-01-14T16:20:00.000-06:00Caroline;I think you are a brave and amazing woman...Caroline;<BR/><BR/>I think you are a brave and amazing woman. Life has certainly hit you ahrd so it is only natural for you to find an outlet for that pain.<BR/><BR/>Hang in there and please write instead of cut!Lunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13172224353405790273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15229872.post-57497439139635681362008-01-14T13:16:00.000-06:002008-01-14T13:16:00.000-06:00Honey you don't have to hide in shame, everyone wh...Honey you don't have to hide in shame, everyone who comes here loves you and cares about your well being. I just hope you get the help you need so that you won't ever want to hurt yourself again.Monogram Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00201245389134780751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15229872.post-71610990482254634172008-01-14T08:59:00.000-06:002008-01-14T08:59:00.000-06:00Caroline, as someone who struggled with this too, ...Caroline, as someone who struggled with this too, I felt this was the secret you spoke of so many times. I just knew your pain too well. I haven't cut since July 2002. It's hard sometimes, but please continue to use your writing as an outlet. Sometimes just releasing the secret is enough to keep the urges at bay. Best of luck and big hugs!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15229872.post-84871839399397180942008-01-14T08:53:00.000-06:002008-01-14T08:53:00.000-06:00Oh honey, it doesn't matter how many 'degrees' you...Oh honey, it doesn't matter how many 'degrees' you have. You are still a human being with all the feelings that go along with being human. <BR/><BR/>I used to cut myself too. It's been years since I put that behind me and yet, last fall, after terminating my relationship with my long time therapist, I felt such a strong urge to cut. It was almost impossible not to do it. <BR/><BR/>I made it through by doing exactly what you did tonight. I wrote it out and sent it to someone I know cares about me.<BR/><BR/>You did good work tonight Caroline. I'm so proud of you. I'm not sure that will make a difference to you...I wanted you to know anyway.<BR/><BR/>Peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15229872.post-5170536767190290572008-01-14T08:31:00.000-06:002008-01-14T08:31:00.000-06:00(((hugs)))(((hugs)))yankeegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11394387057263376288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15229872.post-18285953689456686402008-01-14T05:08:00.000-06:002008-01-14T05:08:00.000-06:00We all need outlets, and my hope for you is that y...We all need outlets, and my hope for you is that you continue to choose writing over cutting. My niece in Germany was cutting herself last summer and I had the chance to learn more about it - you defined the reason perfectly. The thing is, now that you know the reasons, it is up to you to find healthier ways to get through the sucky parts.<BR/>Hang in there. Thinking about you.wickster44https://www.blogger.com/profile/08122767678179802871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15229872.post-79580235911131807982008-01-13T22:26:00.000-06:002008-01-13T22:26:00.000-06:00I am so tired so I won't be able to form a respons...I am so tired so I won't be able to form a response properly, but I think anyone who cannot accept you for who YOU are -- which is to say, your past is not who you are -- is not worth your time.<BR/><BR/>Your past is where you've been. It should be interesting to the right person/people, because they care about you and what makes you tick. But that's separate from who you really are.<BR/><BR/>And I barely know you but you show yourself through your writing to be exceptional. Really. Your parents are nuts and they are probably hurting so much because their fear of going against the church forces them to be apart from you. I have to think that your relationship will be repaired, if not in this life, than in the next when the veil is lifted from their eyes, you know? <BR/><BR/>You are normal. You are exceptional in the way you've handled some astounding things. You're not a failure, and you haven't let anyone down -- if people can't understand you being distracted this year, what kind of friends are they?Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08385300459967135657noreply@blogger.com