The butterfly project:

The butterfly project was something created to help and encourage self-harmers to stop cutting.

RULES:

1. When you feel like you want to cut, take a marker, pen, or sharpies and draw
a butterfly on your arm or hand.

2. Name the butterfly after a loved one, or someone that really wants you to get better.

3. You must let the butterfly fade naturally. NO scrubbing it off.

4. If you cut before the butterfly is gone, you’ve killed it. If you dont cut, it lives.

5. If you have more than one butterfly, cutting kills all of them.

6. Another person may draw them on you. These butterflies are extra special.
Take good care of them.

7. Even if you don’t cut, feel free to draw a butterfly anyways, to show your support. If you do this, name it after someone you know that cuts or is suffering right now, and tell them. It could help. Try get this to the top
quotes so everyone of your witty sisters can see it.

Copy and paste this for everyone to see.
Youre all beautiful.
btw. this isnt mine, i found it, and i used it when i was cutting.
Stay Strong.

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The butterfly project: The butterfly project was something created

712 faves · 23 comments · Feb 18, 2012 8:32pm

Worthless* · 1 decade ago
..I killed about 6 of them at the beginning. But my 7th one has been alive for over a week. ;D So proud. &&nd thank you. <3
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bella is a penguin * · 1 decade ago
I'm using it even though I don't cut
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Kate* · 1 decade ago
You are sooo inspiring. You make me want to cry in how much you care about everyone. ♥♥♥♥♥
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kittykatt · 1 decade ago
this is a really great idea
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elprado01 · 1 decade ago
Great Idea! I occasionally cut myself with just my fingernails (I have long nails) so i dont really need it but its a wonderful idea!!!
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unspoken_voice · 1 decade ago
I'm going to steal this, i love it. I'll give you credit &hearts;
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faith_is_passionate_intuition · 1 decade ago
2 weeks ago I drew a butterfly on my wrist in sharpie marker. It faded and lived. It's the longest time I've gone without cutting :) it really helps me stay strong
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SpecialSomeone · 1 decade ago
Deal. <3
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mandyarro · 1 decade ago
this method seems great- hopefully it might help me get my life back on track..
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BaileyRae · 1 decade ago
This seemed to work for everyone... except me... ._.
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xxoliviaxx226 · 1 decade ago
I've done this, I have butterflies on me right now, actually:) I haven't cut since, and almost all my scars are close to healed!
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