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Part of my Life
The first time I cut myself
It was just a test
To see if I could handle it
I didn’t do my “best”
The second time I did it
It released some pain
“But after this,” I told myself
“I won’t do it again.”
I didn’t keep that promise
This went on for several years
Until my parents heard of it
And they were in great fear
But they thought I could stop it
So they got me some help
But the self-harm continued
I was making their lives Hell
So one day they decided
To send me away
The first day I was there
I didn’t want to stay
This place was my boarding school
Though I can’t tell you the name
It’s quite renowned in Utah
And I hated it for its fame
I faked it for a little while
Said I was alright
But I knew they were catching on
And I knew they were right
Then one day it happened
My very violent act
A slapped my friend way to hard
And then I turned my back
But that’s not where this story ends
‘Cause then I got a rope
Determined to hang myself
Because I felt no hope
Good thing someone caught me
‘Cause now I’m glad I didn’t die
I haven’t said this before
But I tried to several times
I gradually got better
And then one day I heard
I’d be going home in three months
That news shook my world
Now I’m home and healthy
Though I still feel pain
I know how to deal with it
I’ll never hurt myself again
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Dear Best Friend,
You are, without a doubt, the strongest person I've ever met. You've gone though so much, and I remember how hard that was for both of us. I thank God everyday for your health, and that you're still alive. I love you so much :)
Love,
Your Butt Monkey
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