your story was well-written, though in truth extremely difficult to read, because it's a lot like my story, too. It made me cry. Except hopefully mine will have a happier ending. It felt like you literally got into James's head and was able to see exactly what he was thinking, what sort of destructive thoughts and emotions led him to do what he did. Right now, I'm a recovering "cutter;" (my parents found out in February 2007, and I've been getting treatment since then, but it's very difficult.) Like James, I also find it very hard to be honest with my friends about it. Cutting is a very lonely disorder. I have a 3.82, am in National Honor Society and many other demanding activities, and seem happy to everyone I meet. But, like James, I'm not. You've portrayed very accurately the thoughts and emotions surrounding this disorder, and I just want to congratulate you on a job well done. And we can all hope that someday, no one will feel that they have to harm themselves.

Wow. That was a really well written story. (That's a hard sentence to write.) I've never been a "cutter." My stress levels have gone up before, but that was from school and all. I suppose all of that can lead into other disaters and all. But I'm glad that you put that out so people that are can learn from your story and all. Good job. (I don't want to sound cheezy.) Anyways, thanks for writing. :)

RD

Wow, that was wow... I've had those same feelings before, but I never actually cut myself... I was too scared to. I walk around school with the same plastered smile and fakeness, and yet, deep down inside I feel hollow and that no one understands me. Your story really touched me, thank you. :)