When they hurt themselves, they become the literal embodiment of all the people who have abused and hurt them – who have crushed their spirits and murdered their souls. They cling to cutting because they believe it is the only way they can be in control of their lives and their feelings. Yet, it is more symbolic of the absence of control. They are carrying on a devastating legacy, yielding the control to their abuses, letting them win.
-Marilee Strong
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