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About Me

My name is Ashley, I am a recovering self injurer and the owner and operator of this website. There are many things to say "about me" I just don't know where to begin. Many ask, where this page came from, why did I start it? There are many reasons why I started this page. Initially this page was made, as a 'visual aid' for a speech I gave at a local college "About Self Injury" . (I am currently going to college for Psychology) When over 200 people added me within that first couple of weeks, I realized just how many people out there needed someone to talk to, and I kept this page, long after my speech was completed that day. This page, comes from compassion and empathy. I can relate to the struggle of self injury, I self injured for many years, myself, to the point of hospitalizations. I also spent many years dealing with an eating disorder and drug addiction. Started treatment in 2004. I no longer cut, starve, or abuse drugs to deal... My life is completely different, and I am thankful, and Im here as an outlet for anyone else struggling like I did, I find that many of your stories are so very similar to mine, and I just want you to feel like you are not ALONE, in this struggle. Im here to talk. Any questions, comments, message or comment me ANYtime.Myspace Layout Stealer
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Just a Note...
Its ME- Ash =D Just wanted to remind you, that I am checking in as often as possible. I work and have college full time (have to keep up the grades). And just like many of you, I also have my own treatment/therapy etc etc etc... (we are in this together) So time, as you can imagine is quite limited. I just want to encourage all of you, to reach out for ALL your resources if you are struggling. If you feel that you are in danger please contact local emergency proffessionals, as my page does not have the capability to be a suicide prevention/hotline. I can relate with the struggle.... trust me, I can. I love you all, Thinking of YOU. -smile-

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Use caution when handing out personal phone numbers or addresses etc. This is a public forum and anyone can access my page. I want you all to be safe. Much love.
[ Copy this | Start New | Full Size ]If nobody is around, chances are someone will be soon. If you need to talk to someone at THIS moment, please reach out to other support sites or call a local hotline and talk to someone over the telephone :) If you don't know any local hotline numbers feel free to call a national number such as 1-800-SUICIDE or 1-800-273-TALK.

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I would LOVE to meet anyone who self injures, anyone who has Overcome self injury, or anyone who knows of someone who self injures. I would also love to meet anyone who deals with any mental illness such as depression, bipolar, bpd, eating disorders, chemical dependency... etc. I would love to meet anyone else willing to help others, other people with awareness and support sites. Anyone who needs someone to talk to. I would love to meet other people who are going into the Psychology or Human services fields. This page is for anyone, and everyone. Those who come here to discourage others or cause disruption will not be tolerated. We are here to support each other- to build each other up, not to break one another down. ~Be safe~

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Some of the following videos may be slightly triggering, so be careful viewing them, especially if you are already triggered to si. I put them up becuase they show some good points... Documentary

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My Blog

RELAPSE- How to Deal

RELAPSE Relapse seems to be the one, seven letter word most people hate to discuss, and it also is the one word that seems to drag people down rather than empower them to move forward. In this blog ...
Posted by Self Injury Awareness on Wed, 09 Jan 2008 03:01:00 PST

Emotions as Honored Guests

Emotions as Honored Guests In dealing with emotions, the first step is awareness. Identify the emotion, but don't identify with the emotion. The emotion is just a whirlwind of activity passing through...
Posted by Self Injury Awareness on Wed, 09 Jan 2008 02:24:00 PST

Share Your Story and Hear Other’s Stories

Each day I have people asking, "How can I help? I would love to help, pass on my link or my name..." THIS is what I love to hear! So this blog is a chance to make that ...
Posted by Self Injury Awareness on Sat, 11 Aug 2007 09:28:00 PST

Alternatives to Self Injury< Very Important post!!!

Warning this post may be long, but is very important if you feel you want to stop self injuring one day. This post will help sort out why we feel the way we do, and what we can do about it! So b...
Posted by Self Injury Awareness on Mon, 28 May 2007 10:53:00 PST

The Necklace in the Well!

What issue do you have? Do you even know what it is anymore? Has your issue been buried by other problems and unhealthy coping mechanisms? Are you at a point, where you just want to be numb? Let me te...
Posted by Self Injury Awareness on Sat, 03 Feb 2007 12:22:00 PST

Bill of Rights to those who Self Injure!

Bill of Rights for People Who Self-Harm Preamble An estimated one percent of Americans use physical self-harm as a way of coping with stress; the rate of self-injury in other industrial nations is pr...
Posted by Self Injury Awareness on Tue, 23 Jan 2007 02:46:00 PST

Have you Ever?

Have you ever had a lyric from a really crappy song or advertising jingle stuck in your head? Something that just won't go away, no matter how much you dont want it to be there? Imagine if, instead of...
Posted by Self Injury Awareness on Sat, 06 Jan 2007 11:07:00 PST

About Self Injury

Self Injury (SI) is affecting more and more people each and every day. What started out, as far and few in between, has expanded into the lives of over two million people nationwide. Self Injury carr...
Posted by Self Injury Awareness on Mon, 11 Dec 2006 06:35:00 PST