"A Life Without Self Harm"
They saw the blood dripping down from my arms--
All they wanted for me was a life without self harm.
So I decided to get clean, I decided to get better--
And that night I got rid of all of my sweaters.
I threw away my blades and got rid of the knife--
I decided to live a much healthier life.
All they wanted for me is to love myself more--
They wanted me to realize that I was a girl to adore.
And even on nights when all I can do is cry--
I remember my friends and family and remind myself that's why--
That's why I got better, they're the reason why I'm still clean.
I am so happy that they intervened.
It's because of them that I've been clean for so long--
It's because of them that I've stayed so strong.
I can't give up now because they believe in me--
And someone to believe in is all I ever wanted to be.
Dedicated to Melina, a friend, a Tumblr follower, and a "Broken Butterfly".
Shay-Renee
©2013
