Almost 1 Year Clean (self Harm)

[Junie-pie]

As of January 18th I will be a total of 1 year clean. I have struggled with an addiction to self harm for a while, so this is huge. I've never been able to make it past 4 months without giving in. I'm so proud of myself!

 

[Bristol]

As of January 18th I will be a total of 1 year clean. I have struggled with an addiction to self harm...

Massive congratulations! I am still lucky if i make a week so i get how massive that is! Well done!

 

[Deleted member 34328]

Fantastic! Celebration in order :tup:

You're right. This is huge. One of the reasons I love watching these threads. Gives hope and a smile.

 

[VioletButterfly]

Awesome! Enter happy dance!!!! :tup::tup::tup:

 

[Recovery4Me]

Congrats in your victory:singing: and thank you for inspiring so many within your success!:tup:

 

[hodge]

Major congrats, @Junie-pie! Well done!! Keep on keeping on :hug:

 

[BuckarooBanzai]

Kudos! This is HUGE!

 

[Heather]

Congratulations! As a former cutter...I know how tempting it can be. Good for you.:tup:

 

[ShodokanJenn]

Congrats! I'll be seven years clean in a week, after 23 years of self harm. It's a daily challenge to make the decision not to do it, but it does get easier over time. You should be proud of yourself. It's a powerful addiction and not everyone can overcome it.

 

[Deleted member 37085]

As of January 18th I will be a total of 1 year clean. I have struggled with an addiction to self harm...

So excited and joyous for you @Junie-pie! Congratulations, great accomplishment. I use to cut as well. I stopped in 2003. So happy for you!

 

[Hcs]

Awesome!!! So wonderful to celebrate such a huge accomplishment!!! <3

 

[Deleted member 37085]

Congrats! I'll be seven years clean in a week, after 23 years of self harm. It's a daily challen...

The height of my nearly daily cutting all up and down the inside of the forearms (both) was in 2003; would place towels on each side of chair and just cut until I could feel something, anything. Haven't cut since 2003, @Junie-pie. Realized way down the road in recovery (still) that my cutting was not about blood, and pain directly, my cutting was about dealing with being and feeling totally helpless and out of control with surroundings, people places and things. Giving so much power to those who I allowed to live rent free up in my head. Still try not to allow this; not arrived - I just cut myself up so badly, that finally I moved into other self-destructive means of - survival (dichotomy for sure). Prior to cutting up my arms, I was deep slitting on my wrists; my scars are beautiful to me sometimes, other times reminders of nearly insufferable pain.

Again, @Junie-pie what an important milestone accomplishment; serious and very significant hallmark in your recovery process. After reflecting back, I had to share again how I am so very happy for you. JadesJewel