Recovering cutter

When I was a child in seventy two, I caused myself bodily harm. I would burn metal and put it on my skin. It started as a result of a disfunctional home. My father was in recovery for alcholizm. I was struggling in school. I kept doing it. And kept hurting myself. as I grew after seeing psyciatrist after psyciatrist..I finally just sort of woke up. I started working my problems out. I went to group and as a teenager often because of my age, I wsa outnumbered, and sort of forced to be well. OR take the steps to be well. My friends were supportive, and I finally was able to eventually branch out. I graduated and walked with my senior class after graduaton. I did n ot harm myself for a very long time. I have dystemia. Which is long term Major/depression. But aftter time, and going to thearpy repeatedly, It eventually worked and took wind. I grew up in a mental ward. and then after relase I was forced to belong or get along..Was told what to do time after time. IT wasn't untill I took control of my symotoms, and put into it and finally relief!! Without cutting. It's now been twenty one years. THe scars heal they lesson. The skin is beautiful and I smile proudly. I know the kind of healing it takes to say I am a recovering cutter.I now do it everday and hope to spread the word that now I am recovered.