March 1 - Self Injury Awareness Day

[exwitchoz]

This may be of interest to some here...

The Orange Ribbon Project was started in 2004 to raise awareness of self-injury. The goal is to use orange awareness ribbons, and different types of bracelets, in order to make people all over the world aware of what self-injury is, and to support those who self-injure.

The orange ribbons and bracelets are entirely free, although donations are welcome. Each ribbon is attached to a business card. The ribbons can be worn on clothing, coats, or put on backpacks and purses. When someone asks what the ribbon is for, there is a chance to explain what self-injury is. With awareness of self-injury will come an understanding, and with an understanding, the issue can begin to be resolved.

More info at: http://www.healingthescars.org/about-orp.html and http://www.healingthescars.org/about.html

[abbey]

my heart goes out to ppl that SI. It seems to be a new phenomonen tho...when i was a teen in the 80's, this was unheard of. My way of dealing with pain was susbtance abuse.

Well, im just poppin in, im a waste case right now. THX for your prayers,J_L...your a good mate!