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Scenario

When self-harm returns after losing a child

I started cutting myself again after my daughter died because physical pain is the only thing that makes the emotional pain bearable.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The translation of psychic agony into physical sensation offers the illusion of control over suffering that has become otherwise unmanageable.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The death of a child — the unnatural loss?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.