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Who am I ...really? Do you feel like your living behind a mask?
Overwhelming emotions, shame, low self-esteem, physical or sexual abuse, and suppressed anger are just a few of the reasons for self-injurious behavior.Those who self-injure often feel they are living behind a mask, and that no one knows who they really are. Numbness or a sense of being detached from your surroundings is often experienced.
There is no magic wand or quick fix in stopping self-injury. Sometimes you many even think of cutting as your "best friend." You begin to turn to self-injury more and more, you may feel trapped, confused, empty and hopeless but, NEVER GIVE UP HOPE...there is a way out.
Be encouraged that YOU CAN overcome self-injury. You can be FREE. There is hope and HIS name is Jesus. Start by looking at yourself the way Jesus Christ sees you. You are His precious child and He loves you more than you could ever imagine. Experience true freedom from cutting by ask Jesus into your heart, and let Him be the Lord and Savior of your life. He will give you the power to overcome.
God will give you a plan of action...If you get the urge to self-injure STOP...call someone who understands and who will not judge you. If you can't think of anyone call us at:
Door of Hope 4 Teens:
Start by:
Discover the "real" truth about who you
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A counselor will prayerfully advise you out from under that moment of temptation to self-injure Together we will look for solutions. Don't hesitate in contacting one of our staff, Door of Hope is created for young women just like yourself who are struggling and feel alone. Be encouraged that you are not alone, we are here and ready to speak with you!
A counselor will prayerfully advise you out from under that moment of temptation to self-injure Together we will look for solutions. Don't hesitate in contacting one of our staff, Door of Hope is created for young women just like yourself who are struggling and feel alone. Be encouraged that you are not alone, we are here and ready to speak with you!
Start by:
- Removing negative thoughts and fill your mind with positive, uplifting, and "NEW" truths about yourself.
- Keep a journal
- Write down how you are feeling. This gives you a voice to express yourself.
- Open the Bible and discover how much Jesus truly loves you His creation. Here are some verses to help you get started.
Discover the "real" truth about who you
- I am delivered from the power of darkness (Colossians 1)
- I am more than a conquer in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:28)
- I am forgiven of all my sins and washed in the blood of the Lamb (Ephesians 1:7)
- I am a new creation;old things have passed away and the new has come (2 Corinthians 5:17)
- I am strong in the Lord (Ephesians 6:10)
- I am victorious (Revelation 21:7)
- I am called of God (2 Timothy 1:11)
- I am loved with an everlasting love (Jeremiah 31:3)
