The Butterfly Project- If you are having trouble with self harm, here’s what you do.

The rules are:

• When you feel like you want to cut, take a marker, pen, or sharpies and draw a butterfly on your arm or hand (or wherever the self injury occurs)

• Name the butterfly after a loved one, or someone that really wants you to get better.

• You must let the butterfly fade naturally. NO scrubbing it off.

• If you cut before the butterfly is gone, you’ve killed it. If you dont cut, it lives. If you have more than one butterfly, cutting kills all of them.

• Another person may draw them on you. These butterflies are extra special. Take good care of them.

If you are struggling with self harm, it is never too late. It is a growing and widespread problem across the world. This is helpful, but if not affective, PLEASE seek further help. You are special and loved by your creator, there are brighter days ahead. This is for my anon, and its also for those of you out there who haven’t spoken out, your voice in the wilderness will be heard.

-Mandy<3