They Just Don't Know

i know how you are feeling, I can relate. I hope you know you aren't alone and that if you ever need someone, to tlak to, to hold your hand, to cyr with you, there are a lot of people out there willing to help, including me. I love the poem, shows your emotions, it's sad, I hope you are alright love, Dani

My flesh, revealing and extinguishing my pain. It isn't physically painful anymore Having become what soothes the beast That ravages my mind and heart For just a moment, the merest second I doubt if I should succomb Habit pushes me forward Repeating a cycle I can't control Refusing to allow anyone in Lest they confuse my release For the problem I may not understand you Skye, but I certainly understand how it feels... Indi

Everybody shares the feelings and I can surely relate. But you know, not everybody shares the loss of control. I sat in a group watching a young lady push a paper clip through her botom lip (she desired to be a social worker). Another older woman told us what this young girl was doing like she could not aknowledge it. Nobody is ever hopeless unless.. well whatever. Be kind to yourself skye and please take good care of yourself. It may not seem it but I am of your "brotherhood/sisterhood" There is only one spot (word) in your poem I noticed you might wish to change. Mark "I do not walk the earth and eat out of dumpsters, I'm not a bum, I'm beat."

..our journey in life cannot be complete without the struggles and challenges that we face everyday..sometimes it leads us to confusion, that most people (who think they are normal) misunderstand the things we do..sometimes I also wonder, why people cut? why they decide to end life just like that? maybe it is the fear..of rejection..denial..or of simply being alone..I am in no position to judge them wrongly, or claim that I am innocent of such actions..because I do believe that those who claim to be "normal" (hypocrites) and misjudge others who hurt themselves, are the ones with the most scars... ...i actually admire the bravery and honesty of those who admit that they've been there or have done that..it is a phase we all go through..some are lucky that they have friends to talk to, but most are still out there..asking themselves..why? Skye, this I think is the longest comment i have made here in NEO..I believe this piece has a very strong personality...trapped in confusion, but it is indeed a brave write to expose part of you and share this struggle..I know whatever your going through right now, God knows He will see you through it..be strong girl! And remember "Angels are amongst us, they may have no wings since it would be too obvious for us to see, but they call themselves FRIENDS!"

Positive comments here for skye and rain who are loved so much by the Neo family. Encouragement and acknowledgement of the situation instead of hiding it under the covers, brings to life the healing to begin. Great comments everyone and skye keep up the writing, someday you and rain gal will write your own book for others who suffer like this. I encourage you to do just that gals. Love in friendship always xoxoxoxo magics02 Learn to live, learn to forgive. Life is too short.