Cutting Quote by Anonymous
“THE BUTTERFLY PROJECT..THE RULES: 1. when you feel like you want to cut, take a marker or pen and draw a butterfly wherever the self-harm occurs. 2. name the butterfly after a loved one, or someone that really wants you to get better. 3. NO scrubbing the butterfly off. 4. if you cut before the butterfly is gone, it dies. if you don't cut, it lives. 5. another person may draw them on you. these butterflies are extra special. take good care of them. 6. even if you dont cut, feel free to draw a butterfly anyways, to show your support:)”
About This Quote
Source Self‑Help Guide: The Butterfly Project (online mental‑health resource)
A self‑harm coping method using drawing butterflies to replace self‑injury, assigning meaning, and encouraging support from others.
In simple terms: Draw butterflies instead of harming yourself, name them, and keep them as symbols of care.
Key Takeaway
Replace self‑harm with creative, supportive actions.
Themes
mental health
self‑care
creativity
Mood
hopeful
empathetic
Type
self‑help
practical
When to use this quote
- therapy
- support groups
- personal journaling
Key Concepts
symbolic coping
behavioral substitution
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your urge to self‑harm?
- How can you build a support network?
A Different Perspective
The method may not address underlying emotional issues without professional help.
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