With the razor kissed wrists this is my bright red scream…
“With the razor kissed wrists this is my bright red scream as I press down harder blood begins to surface I convince myself you don't feel pain, forget it, it's worth it You convince yourself that there is no pain I try to forget it's just my sick little game there's white ones, red ones, fresh ones too I'm ashamed of what I do As time goes by they get harder to hide more and more skin with scars on the outside Hide them with long sleeved shirts, it covers them up but doesn't take away the hurt It hurts the same when nobody knows; it's just the way it goes Cut to feel alive, it's something I know is real It's something I wish I could hide, something I didn't have to feel When things get too bad it's first instinct to just cut away Cut away, make some new scars to just get through the day This time it got out of hand, cut too deep and can hardly stand Losing way too much blood and I begin to fall This will be my little secret, I won't say anything at all”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker describes self‑injury as a coping mechanism, masking pain with secrecy and seeking relief through physical harm.
In simple terms: Self‑harm is used to feel control and hide emotional pain.
Key Takeaway
Seek healthier ways to cope with distress.
Themes
mental health
self‑harm
secrecy
pain
coping
stigma
Mood
distressed
conflicted
hopeful
Type
personal
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy
- support groups
- crisis hotlines
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional regulation
trauma
addiction
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers the urge to self‑harm?
- What alternatives could replace this behavior?
A Different Perspective
Self‑harm may provide temporary relief but deepens trauma.