Oh, poor Layla.. Cutting helps, at first, but after you do it, and the ugle redness starts to stick, you feel stupid and you hate yourself, and that hatred leads to more cutting, and more self hate. I went down that road for three years, and I never want to go back. Ever.
I sure hope Layla gets better soon. But if I think about it...it's going to be a long road for her. Hope you write more when you get back!
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I know, I tried it once and it helped but I couldn't let myself to do it more than once, I was ashamed afterwards and thankfully I found writing as an alternative. I'm sorry you had been through that.
Layla is just and confused. Doesn't really know how to defend herself since she's been tended for all her life. Now she's on her own and it's taking so much out of her for her to gain back her life and live it the way she's supposed to. Hopefull Frank will keep her on track.