(((((((SilverSparrow)))))))

Hang in there, Sweetie ... you ARE stronger than you think! You have to write that down someplace and read it every day. Eventually it will sink in ... and you'll realize you DESERVE to be happy, you DESERVE to ignore the bad things around you without feeling guilty, you DESERVE ... lots and lots of gentle hugs!

Have you read the ideas other people have posted about WHY you shouldn't cut? And what you can DO when the urges get overwhelming? There are some great tips there! I know, because when I first came here to help my "adopted" daughter, I printed out pages and pages of things I thought would help her.

One that helped Colleen the most? "When she hurt herself, she was letting that bastard win!" No, we're not "out of the woods" yet (though it's been 143 days today!) ... and yes, there will always be urges. Time helps, and love does, too.

I hope you feel the love from everyone here, SilverSparrow? We'll help you carry you burden ... you're strong, but let us help anyway. Coming here was a great idea!

Take care and God bless you, Little One.

GoodMama