The Open Mind by Shiri Fitzgerald, Kayla Jones, Nishara Holmes (i wanna iguana read aloud TXT) 📕

Shi- Some people think that persistence is cute. That if you never give up, you’ll eventually wear the other person down. And I don’t blame them. I mean, they do things like that in movies so it must be fine, right? WRONG. Movies don’t show all the times that things like that have gone wrong. Don’t say yes just to get him to stop. If you try, it might backfire and he’ll try even harder for yet another date. Sit him down and tell him you don’t feel that way about him, and you never will, not again. Like Kay said, warn him that if he doesn’t back off you’re telling someone about the harassment. You can never be too sure about these stalker-types.

Shara- Oh noooo, Do NOT say yes just to get him off your back. If you don’t like him anymore tell him. If he can’t accept that and continues to ask you out. report him, because that is harassment. A lot of times we tend to do things out of kindness and sometimes, others tend to take advantage of that. I recommend that you have candor with care while talking to the poor fella. Meaning be TRUTHFUL but also kind and nice, don’t go too harsh on him. Hope this helps! Let us know how things turn out.

 I wear a rubber band around my wrist and pluck as a substitute to cutting but yesterday I broke a rubber band from over use that night... The same night I was thinking about cutting. I love art and have a tool used for scratching things. I accidentally hit my hand on it the day before thinking about all of this. I was going to use that. I was planning on using that tool to cut into my skin in a place that nobody could see. I'm not quite sure why but I chose the rubber band instead. The truth is I need to stop; because if I don't I will end up cutting next time. The thing is I don't know how…

Kay- Think about something, anything, that makes you happy. It could be a quote, movie, book, story, hobby or a person and use it. Put everything you could harm yourself with and hide it. Draw all the time, do something to keep you busy so you can't think about it, out of sight out of mind. Spend time with friends go outside, sit around family, or even do homework. Keep yourself busy and distracted. Also talk to your parents/guardians, guidance counselor, or even the suicide hotline (1-800-273-8255). Think about the light at the end of the tunnel, because it’s coming your way fast and soon. Nobody should ever feel like they’re alone, and the butterfly project was started for this very reason. You draw a butterfly on your wrist (or any other part of your body you’re cutting) and if you do something to hard the butterfly it dies (and we don’t ever want it to die). Remember death doesn’t just happen to you it happens to everyone around you.

Shi- Train your mind to only think of the good things in life and fill your mind up with it. Brush off anything bad that happens and if it hasn’t happened, then don’t worry about it. People tend to think of everything that can go wrong when they make a decision. Don’t be one of those people. And remember that people that have the courage to ask for help will always be stronger than those that are ashamed or think they have all the answers.

Shara- Love, as Kayla said surround yourself with positivity. I recommend that you think of the things that you want to happen in your life and to not think about the things you do not want to happen in your life. Don’t self harm yourself to cope with whatever you may be going through, Remember tough times don’t last long, tough people DO. And I know damn well you’re tough baby girl. So, keep your head up. Also, reach out for help, you’ll always have us but reach out to others who are local and who you know personally, someone you trust. Don’t be ashamed either. Personally, I admire you for speaking to us about your situation, You’re bold and have tremendous courage. We all have a story to tell, we’re all here for a reason. YOU HAVE A REASON, SO DON’T GIVE UP!. Also, remember that Nishara, Shiri, and Kayla cares if you feel nobody else does. WE LOVE YOU! Hopes this helps! please update us on your change and growth as a person.

Publication Date: 12-30-2014

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Dedication:
This is dedicated to everyone who has ever needed help and nobody was there to give it. We hope you enjoy learning through these questions and our experiences! Happy reading.