I think everyone has different reasons. When I did, it was because I was full of SO much “energy” (Angry/sad but not the slow quiet kind, the fast and agonizing kind) and it felt like that was the only way to release it. + the after care gave me something new to focus on. I have since gotten better self control and have found other ways to distract myself and release that energy into a way that doesn’t cause harm.

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that’s the point. when i struggled with it, i did it because i thought i deserved it bc i was worthless

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