TeenHelp - the butterfly project

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*weepingstar*

November 29th 2010 05:26 PM

the butterfly project

The Butterfly Project:
The Rules are:
1. When you feel like you want to cut, take a marker, pen, or sharpies and draw a butterfly on your arm or hand.
2. Name the butterfly after a loved one, or someone that really wants you to get better.
3. You must let the butterfly fade naturally. NO scrubbing it off.
4. If you cut before the butterfly is gone, you’ve killed it. If you dont cut, it lives.
5. If you have more than one butterfly, cutting kills all of them.
6. Another person may draw them on you. These butterflies are extra special. Take good care of them.
7. Even if you don’t cut, feel free to draw a butterfly anyways, to show your support. If you do this, name it after someone you know that cuts or is suffering right now, and tell them. It could help.

anyone want to try this with me? doesn't sound like much, but you never know what might work

InnerDarkness

November 29th 2010 05:54 PM

Re: the butterfly project

What if you don't have anyone to name them after?

*weepingstar*

November 29th 2010 06:18 PM

Re: the butterfly project

if you dont have a person, maybe just the reminder would help. i'm using a little girl i babysit. she's the world to me. i used to just draw stars on my arms to remind me im stronger than the urge. it worked for a while.

but its not to late. its never too late unless you give up on yourself. please don't give up! if you need to talk feel free to pm me at any time. you Can do this. healing is possible.

Jovial.

November 29th 2010 07:19 PM

Re: the butterfly project

This sounds like a really cool and support idea, thank you for posting it

Nightblood.

November 29th 2010 08:49 PM

Re: the butterfly project

There's actually a day Wednesday for people to do this! Whether you SH or not.

Loving Linux Penguin

November 29th 2010 09:17 PM

Re: the butterfly project

This is a REALLY good idea. Anybody know who came up with it?

Kumagoro

November 29th 2010 10:23 PM

Re: the butterfly project

I'm definitely going to do this. Even for those who don't self harm it's a good way to show support and raise awareness.

XHaters_Make_me_famousX

November 30th 2010 02:58 PM

Re: the butterfly project

wow awsome idea i am definately going to try this and i will tell my friends about it
thanks!

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