motivators to stop self harm.

1. I can't afford stitches.
2. I can't afford antibiotics in case of infection.
3. I can't afford proper bandaging to take care of wounds.
4. So I can go to the beach again.
5. So I don't have to wear sleeves and pants when it's 100+ degrees F.
6. Because it makes my boyfriend worry.
7. Because my family is ashamed of it.
8. Because it's embarrassing when blood seeps through my clothes in public.
9. Because my sisters won't believe that our dog and cats are this violent for much longer.
10. Because these scars are ugly.
11. So I don't hurt myself more seriously than intended.
12. People will judge me because of my scars.
13. So my sisters don't grow up and try the same thing.
14. So people who come over don't accidentally find a razor blade laying around.
15. So I can begin to truly heal.