The butterfly project

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Hello, i have started 'The Butterfly project' to attempt stop self harming. If you dont know what it is below are a list of what you do

1) when ever you have the urge to self harm you draw a butterfly with permenant marker where you want to cut

2) name the butterfly after a loved one or someone who want you to get better

3) let it fade naturally- no scrubbing

4) if you cut you would of killed the butterfly if you let it fade naturally its like it has flown away given you a sense of achievement

5) if you get some else to draw the butterfly on you its more special

I tried drawn butterflies myself but i always ended up cutting because i didnt think they were the much of importance so i got one of my letchers and a friends to draw one on each wrist so i have no temption cause these two people are special to me so i wouldnt hurt them

It was a big step to get them to do this cause they havent seen my cuts and scars before but they know i do it. But my letcher told me that it isnt the answer and should try other things when i have the urge.

How to look after your butterflies if you want to keep them longer than them fading in a couple of days

1) top them up when bits fade draw back over them

2) when showering/batheing wrap in cling-film and secure with medical type

3) pour some talc and rub it in to help with mostiture

If you have never self harmed please do this instead it isnt worth it and addictive. I made a stupid mistake and now i am left with the consequences and the addiction