i agree - not starting is the best option - but as you said there are many ways to SI including overspending to the point of bankruptcy , over or under eating, cutting burning. scratching, picking, staying wiht someone abusive, not geting therapy when you knwo you need it cos youre "not worth it" letting people walk over you on a regular basis - JMO but these are all types of Si
thnakfully there are techniques available to help us and what we have to do is find the one that works
Heres hoping everyone finds what works for them that isnt self harming
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When you have come to the edge of all light that you know and are about to drop off into the darkness of the unknown,
Faith is knowing One of two things will happen: There will be something solid to stand on or you will be taught to fly.
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