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Hey girlies! Check out this poem by a GL reader and let us know what you think in the comments. We think this poem is particularly appropriate given the special report topic we address in our out-so-soon June/July 2011 issue.

Cuts

 I cut. 

I don't know why.

I cut, and I don't cry. 

I cut, but I don't show,

 I cut, and I just don't know, 

what to do next,

 because my mind is perplexed, 

that I put on this mask,

 and do what i'm asked.

I'll walk out the door, 

where no one knows, 

I'll walk out the door, 

where the cuts don't show. 

Everyone thinks I'm perfect,

 that i have my life together.

 Everyone has no idea, 

that I cut.

The writer of this poem wanted us to know (and we’re sharing) that she is working through all of her issues, and poetry has become a part of that process. We wish her luck, love and well-being!

Want to showcase your work? Whether you like to dabble in creative writing, swoosh some strokes on a canvas or snap pics, send us your poems, short stories and artwork to youwroteit@girlslife.com OR just click “Submit Your Own” below.

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BY GL READER ON 5/12/2011 7:00:00 AM

POSTED IN cutting, dealing with depression, express yourself, you wrote it, poetry

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I cut. I can't tell my parents because they think I have it all good. The only people who know that I cut are, my boyfriend, his sister, two of my guy friends, and another girl from school who cuts. It's helpin me get through this but, I can't get professional help.

hey girlie,

we definitely all deal with tough stuff, so know that you aren't alone and don't try to deal with your feelings on your own. Try these resources, and hang in there!

Kids Health

kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_health/cutting.html.

Psyke

Psyke (psyke.org) offers self-injury information and support in the form of personal forums, stories, FAQs, coping techniques, articles and external links to other excellent resources.

S.A.F.E. Alternatives

S.A.F.E provides a hotline where self-injurers can get a list of therapists who have experience treating teens who cut. Call 1-800-DONTCUT for resources in your area.

Ruth S.

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by cavadini on 5/14/2011 4:12:10 PM

MOD MOD PLEASE HELP!
MY FRIEND SAID SHE IS THINKING ABOUT COMMITING SUCIDE!!!!
WHAT DO I DO???? I'm completely flipped out please help!!!!!!!

Hi Girl,

Please please tell your friend that you don't want her to hurt herself and try to encourage her to talk to a counselor. Let her know that you are there for her. I would also tell an adult like a teacher or your parents about her thoughts of suicide so they can tell her parents and help intervene. Here are also some resources as well: http://www.girlslife.com/post/2008/08/04/HELP!2.aspx

danielle D.

danielle D.

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by nerdisthewurd26 on 5/13/2011 7:48:52 AM

MOD MOD MOD
i went to the park with my friend, and i gave her this idea to leave her # for this cute guy, well she left my # and now he is texting me thinking im her. would it be wrong to talk to him without her knowing,i want to know if guys like me for me.

Hey girl,

You can talk to this boy, but you are tricking him into thinking you are someone else. It's okay to want to know if guys like you for you, but I think you should be upfront to this boy about who you are. If your friend has been asking if this boy ever texted you thinking it was her, it is also unfair to her since you gave her the idea to leave a number for this boy.

danielle D.

danielle D.

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by blu909 on 5/13/2011 1:45:32 AM