| PG aka Dear Abby |
I think I'm the only diarylander left. Thats too bad cause we were all so into it. I don't really have anything to say anynmore. I look back on my older entries and I think, "Did I really write that?" The person writing those entries is so different from the person that I am today. I don't really know how to describe myself anymore. Whenever I have to fill out one of those "About me" things I never know what to say. Its hard to describe your entire personality, lifestyle and frame of mind in one little box. I figure if you want to know about me you'll just have to get to know me for real.
I talked to someone about it yesterday, turns out they knew all last year and it turns out that they did it too. Don't ask me why, but I was so happy when I heard that. I guess it was just good to know that I wasn't the only one who was messed up. I wasn't the only one struggling. She said that she had wanted to talk to me about it last year, but she thought it would be weird since we didn't really know each other. I, personally would have been glad to have someone to talk to about it. I understand, though how it would have been tough. If you know someone whos self-injuring then I encourage you to talk to them about it. Don't judge. You may get a distant or even angry response, but assure them that you are always there to talk. They may not seem grateful at the time, but believe me, they will be. Its hard to talk about and most people really want to stop, but don't know how. Although they say otherwise, most people really want to talk about it. Don't judge or tell them that they're wrong. Don't make them feel bad about doing it. that will only make things worse. Listening when they need it and being supportive will help them much more than scolding them ever could. ~PenguinGirl aka Dear Abby |
