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These Lines

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Trigger warning: self-harm

When do I take really good care of myself?

When do I make sure I’ve showered? When do I tuck myself in to bed? When do I give myself grace? When do I feed myself and drink hot cups of green tea? When do I brush my teeth? When do I wash my face and apply moisturizer? When do I lotion my body and feel okay in my own skin? When do I take deep breaths and breathe in peace? When do I put on clean, safe clothes?

When I look down and see these lines. These lines I put on my own body. These thin, neat, red lines. These lines drawn across my thigh by my own hand.

Only then can I find it within me to take good care of myself. Someone has to.

Hope this finds you well,

-L

If you or someone you know needs support right now, there is help available.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Crisis Services Canada

Together

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Trigger warning: self-harm, blood, graphic description, cutting

How is it

That the only things that put me back together is your hugs

Or these

Neat,

Thin,

Red,

Lines?

Stripes that lend me endorphins;

Columns that align my life.

My breathing stills, my heart slows, and it all melts away.

Together.

I feel together when I’m with you, or in these moments,

Looking at these feelings,

Drawn across my body;

Some white,

Some red.

Hope this finds you well,

-L

If you or someone you know needs support right now, there is help available.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Crisis Services Canada