“Beyond the Tears: A True Survivor’s Story” Lynn C. Tolson blog

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“The drops of blood are just like the tears I should cry, but what I can’t cry.”

This statement is from a victim/survivor of abuse who harms herself. If you want to know more about the correlation between abuse and self-injury, check out

“You’ve Done Nothing Wrong“

The site is created by a young woman who used self-injury as a means to cope with sexual abuse. She dedicates her time and energy to educating about abuse and self-harm. You can read others’ stories, learn alternate ways to cope, find support and awareness. I’ve never met this woman, but I know her pain. I am proud of her for sharing her story so that others know they are not alone. She shares my mission for the Project for TEARS: Telling Everyone About Rape & Suicide, so that no shed tear is wasted.