Understanding Self-Harm
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Self harm is an issue the majority of society tends to ignore or scrutinize. As a survivor of self harm with three years experience of the torment and the struggle I know it's a problem and I do know how to tackle it.
This book will cover self help, ways to overcome it and how to help others. If you suffer yourself or care about someone who does, please give this a read.
Anyone who needs help I will try and respond to you if you message me on twitter, my account is @k_newborough
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