In Defense of Cutters

[Nacht der Tiger]

What would you do if it were you?
You were the one with the problem
And people only criticized
“You only do it for attention.”
“I’m so sick of this, who cares” [/b]

What would you do if you were crying out for help?
And no one listened to you
Because you CUT
How would you feel if you were walking the line?
If you were the one close to suicide?

You would care a lot more
You wouldn’t be so quick to criticize
Or to scorn and give them nasty titles
You wouldn’t be so judgmental
And you would certainly look at it differently

So think about things that way
Some do it for the attention
That is true
But let me tell you something
Most of them need help
Most of them are true and real
And it is their only way to truly feel

So next time you see someone who cuts
Or you hear about someone who cuts
Why not give them a chance
And not base your opinion on their actions
Because these “cutters” are the true ones

Next time you feel the need to criticize
Look at yourself first
Realize what you do wrong
Then you’ll see what others may think

By the poems about cutting
The truths that come out
You should realize the EPIDEMIC[/b][/u]
That has come about
So instead of saying “screw you”
Or something along those lines
Possibly even “it’s for attention”
You should realize
This is real!
We have to look at it
For it is an addiction
That can lead to death
But if you truly want them to lose all hope
To forget about the good
To give up on help they need
And secretly crave
Then go along and judge them
Then it will be you to blame

You knock down their spirits
You tear them down
Look in the mirror
Look and see what’s wrong
Some of you may have eating disorders
Some may pop pills
Some may drink excessively
Or hide behind the drugs
But then again
It’s only cutting that’s “wrong”
It’s only cutting that’s getting the attention
Why not look around
Instead of being a heartless bastard
Try being A FRIEND

Okay, i am officially sick of all the bashing I see against people who cut. It's absurd. I personally am not a cutter but I know people who are and it angers me that people always say its for attention or its fake. It isn't... it is a cry for help from some and the only way to cope for others. Why is it only cutting is getting the bad rep when there are other types of self-mutilation that are written about and talked about. I mean why is that people are so fast to criticize and not realize this really is an epidemic in our world. Before you are quick to judge those that cut, think about the things you don't know and then look at yourself. Some of those that criticize probably have eating disorders, do drugs, drink whatever... why is it so wrong to cut if people can harm themselves in other ways. Before you say I'm sick of this and this and this... try reaching out and saying you are there if they need to talk... Base your assumptions off of knowing the person, not by their actions. That's my rant.

Cutters share this with your friends and family, this is in your defense. Just know that at least one person is on your side. My messengers are always open and for those that have my number, I'm only a phone call away

Love always and unconditionally


Jessica Erin
[/i]

[Aaron Graf]

Jessica you have no idea how much this piece meant to me. Although I am not a cutter anymore I feel like somebody was actually holding that younger version of me back when i would cut. I'm very happy for you to write this and this one deserves to be published.

[strangeclouds]

im glad someone said something for a change.

[Shadow]

This one hits close to me for reasons I think you all should konw but this is just so good i think people every were would read this no matter what they think about cuting or cutters

[BrokenSoul]

YES!! I love you!! so good, so true, i remeber when i finaly had to TELL my mother i cut myself after i had been doing it for over a year, she was like ' you are such a liar, i bet you go around telling people you do that. no wonder why you hardly have any friends.' i was her little embarresment. she didnt even believe me because i didnt have scars...i hate stupid people....

[Kristin]

Thank you! Finally someone who understands! Me, well I am a cutter and I have been for a while. I don't do it for attention because if I wanted attention this isn't the way I would try to get it. It IS a cry out for help but no one seems to understand that...either that or no one seems to care! All people do is walk around and stare at me like I'm from a different world and they just give me all of this shit all the time!!! I'm sick of it.

[cumslut]

I am glad that you said something about this issue. I am a cutter too. I have been for most of my life. I can't get any one to help me. It is a cry for help. No one gives a damn about me. I think that you hit the spot. Jessica Erin Your poetry kicks ass. It makes me want to do something about my habit. I can't seem to break it.

[Heavy Hearted]

It was a great poem....with a great message....a message people need to hear....
Hopefully some day people will care about why we(cutters) do it, why we cut.....then maybe we can get the help that we need, and the understanding that we crave...
>>Heavy Hearted<<