I'll start with a quote i like:

"Body art is controlled self mutilation".

Unlike the others who say it, i actually meant it. "Trust me, it's not worth it". I know this. I'm not fucking retarded, thank you. Your words of reassurance are misdirected; anybody speaking this must first come to terms with it themselves, before they can speak to other people about it.

"Yeah, i tried it once, it was stupid. I don't understand why someone would do that to themselves".

Then find out, before you criticise. It's not as easy to pass through as you may like to think.

Sitting, staring blankly at the blade, gently twisting the handle, enough to make a pinprick mark. Considering, what's it like?This is nothing similar.

Routinely slicing your body without explanation. This is shameful, and creates the stereotype of the "goth cutter".

Breaking down and crying. Feeling lost in anguish and despair. Searching for all methods of escape. Seeking counselling, medication, any other form of help. Last resort. That is what it's about.

I doubt this has enough coherancy to mean anything to anybody.