Self-Injury & Crisis Lifeline CALL or TEXT (988). For a suicide helpline outside the U.S., visit Befrienders Worldwide
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You’re Not Alone.
When we feel alone and out of control, we might do almost anything to stop the emotional pain. Self-injury, also known as self-harm or cutting, occurs when someone intentionally harms oneself when feeling overwhelmed by emotions, and not knowing how to cope.
While self-injury may bring a momentary sense of calm and a release of tension, it's typically followed by guilt, then shame, and then the return of the original painful emotions.
Self-injury does NOT fix the problem, and if it continues, it will take over one's life and become the main problem.
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ASIF (Adolescent Self-Injury Foundation) is a non-profit organization created to offer hope in the recovery process for adolescent and young adult self-injurers and their families. We strive to raise awareness and create positive outcomes for this hard-to-reach population as well as provide resources to navigate the journey towards wellness and recovery.
OUR MISSION
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“Just when the caterpillar thought ‘the world was over, it became a butterfly...”
— Proverb
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What You Can Do Right Now
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Sally and the Injured Butterfly
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Warning Signs of Self Injury
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