The first time I picked it up, the blade felt light in my hand. The relief came quickly. Over the next sixteen years, it would become my comfort, my consolation, my cure.
When I finally put the blade down, I realized it was the heaviest thing that I’d ever held.
Kimberly had spent many years in treatment and is currently celebrating three years in recovery from self-injury. Kimberly’s goal is to help others overcome the stigma associated with self-injury so they can get help they need to put the blade down, too. She is currently working as a Peer Specialist at Access: Supports for Living.
What a wonderful piece of a story!? Its mind blowing. It took my heart with instant liking. Very rarely happens like this. Thank you dear writer.
Thank you for your positive feedback. I am actually thinking of using this as the description of a book and writing my whole story! I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment!
I’ve been waiting for this, Kim! I knew Tim would pick it. Congratulations. Every time I read it it blows me away.
Alison Carroll
Thanks, Alison! I never would have written this without you! I’ll let you read the rest of the book when it’s ready!
Dear Ms Edwards,
Wow !
JT
Thank you for taking the time to read my story and comment. I appreciate the support!
This was like those poems I sometimes come across, that make me want to go back and re-read immediately after the last line. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words!
Congratulations on a very well written & thought provoking story … and also on your own personal success!
It has not been an easy journey, but I am a better person for it! Thank you for reading and your kind words!
I think the theme of self harm in your story is a timely one, especially at this time of year, whether it’s alcohol, drugs, cigarettes or in this case a blade. A well-defined, no nonsense piece of writing. Well done!
Thank you for your comments! I would love to take this and use it as a starting point for a book..If my story can help even one person, it would be worth it!
And again, congratulations Kim.
Thanks, Alison!
Wow, such a powerful story! Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you for taking the time to read my story! I am glad you enjoyed reading it!