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Hey,

I’ve struggled with some mental health issues for a couple years now, and I’m really into raising awareness and shattering stigma – you know, all that. Well, I’ve had this idea floating around in my head for a while now, but I’ll need some help to make it work.

I want to create an anthology of comic strips, all related to cutting and self-injury. I want real-life stories, and while I have several of my own that I intend to use, I would very much like some more.

I’m trying to approach this subject in a different way than it’s usually portrayed, so I’m not asking for the ‘usual’ self-harm stories. I don’t want stories that actually involve the act of self-harm. I am looking for stories about the impact of self-injury and life for those who do it.

I do ask that all stories be real-life experiences. Please do not submit stories you have heard or made up.

If this project interests you, and you would like to contribute, please send your story/stories to me, Sir-Ichi. All stories will remain anonymous; no one will know that you contributed, or what you contributed.

Thank you so much for your help. I look forward to hearing from you.

-Rachel, aka Sir-Ichi


Please see the following sections for more information:

Who do you want to contribute? sir-ichi.deviantart.com/journa…

What kinds of stories are you looking for? sir-ichi.deviantart.com/journa…

So, what exactly do you want me to do? sir-ichi.deviantart.com/journa…

Can I submit something that’s already in my gallery? sir-ichi.deviantart.com/journa…

What happens to my story after I send it? sir-ichi.deviantart.com/journa…

Wait, I’m confused. sir-ichi.deviantart.com/journa…
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Hey,

I've struggled with some mental health issues for a couple years now, and I'm really into raising awareness and shattering stigma – you know, all that. Well, I've had this idea floating around in my head for a while now, but I'll need some help to make it work.

I want to create an anthology of comic strips, all related to cutting and self-injury. I want real-life stories, and while I have several of my own that I intend to use, I would very much like some more.

I'm trying to approach this subject in a different way than it's usually portrayed, so I'm not asking for the 'usual' self-harm stories. I don't want stories that actually involve the act of self-harm. I am looking for stories about the impact of self-injury and life for those who do it.

I do ask that all stories be real-life experiences. Please do not submit stories you have heard or made up.

If this project interests you, and you would like to contribute, please send your story/stories to me, Sir-Ichi. All stories will remain anonymous; no one will know that you contributed, or what you contributed.

Thank you so much for your help. I look forward to hearing from you.

-Rachel, aka Sir-Ichi


Please see the following sections for more information:

Who do you want to contribute? sir-ichi.deviantart.com/journa…

What kinds of stories are you looking for? sir-ichi.deviantart.com/journa…

So, what exactly do you want me to do? sir-ichi.deviantart.com/journa…

Can I submit something that's already in my gallery? sir-ichi.deviantart.com/journa…

What happens to my story after I send it? sir-ichi.deviantart.com/journa…

Wait, I'm confused. sir-ichi.deviantart.com/journa…
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Anyone with a story relating to self-harm.

Also, if you don't self-harm, but you want to share how someone else's self-harm has affected you, feel free to contribute that story!
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Some examples of what I'm looking for (but please, don't limit yourself):
Someone's reaction when they noticed the marks.
When or why you decided to stop.
The first time you wore short sleeves outside, after you'd started cutting.
Finding a friend who also cut.
The way you wish your parents had reacted when they found out.
Etc…

Some examples of what I'm NOT looking for:
Your life story.
A story in which you actually perform the act of self-injury.

I am looking for singular events, not stories spanning years of your life. I want stories that show how self-harm is perceived and how people react to it; the small, unrelated things that it affects or changes; the little victories or comforts that you've had pertaining to self-injury.

I am looking for true stories.

Also, please keep in mind that any form of self-injury is accepted.
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Submit your story or stories to me. It's as simple as that!

From your stories, I will create a comic. Because of that, you don't have to worry about the quality of your writing – if you are a writer, then go right ahead and send me a masterpiece. If you are not a writer, don't worry about it.
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Self-Injury Stories Wanted! by Sir-Ichi, journal

Self-Injury Project by Sir-Ichi, journal

Who do you want to contribute? by Sir-Ichi, journal

What kinds of stories are you looking for? by Sir-Ichi, journal

So, what exactly do you want me to do? by Sir-Ichi, journal