I wanted to pull down a book, open it proper, and gobble up page after page

I wish adults would spend less energy freaking out about the cutting itself and work harder to understand what drives kids to self-harm.

We swore sacred oaths to be strong and to save the planet and to be friends forever.

Life is for the living. Don't let the fear of striking out let you from keep you from playing the game.

My face becomes a Picasso sketch, my body slicing into pieces.

I need a new friend. I need a friend, period. Not a true friend, nothing close or share clothes or sleepover giggle giggle yak yak. Just a pseudo-friend, disposable friend. Friend as accessory. Just so I don't feel or look so stupid.

Hannah was about to burst with excitement, which would have been disgusting because she would have sprayed blood, guts and glitter in every direction.