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The Blade and Beyond is a publication dedicated to non-judgemental stories of struggles with self-harm, recovery, and everything in between.
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The Day My High School Found Out About My Self-harm Was One Of The Worst Of My Life
The Day My High School Found Out About My Self-harm Was One Of The Worst Of My Life
It could have been handled better
Sarah McManus MSc
Mar 11
It’s International Women’s Day! Let’s Talk Women & Girls And Self-harm
It’s International Women’s Day! Let’s Talk Women & Girls And Self-harm
Content Warning: It’s super bleak, mentions of all the bad things really
Sarah McManus MSc
Mar 8
How Does Social Media Usage Impact Self-harm?
How Does Social Media Usage Impact Self-harm?
Teens spend so much of their time online, immersed in a world that’s not in the present. It’s easy to see how what they see, read, or talk…
Jamie Vrudney
Feb 23
Treading Stories
The First Time I Self-harmed
The First Time I Self-harmed
I would give so much to go back and stop my past self
Sarah McManus MSc
Feb 21
Self-Harm Was My Only Coping Skill
The Autlaw
Self-Harm Memes: Healthy or Harmful?
Sarah McManus MSc
Rating Coping Skills And Distraction Techniques: Drawing On The Skin
Sarah McManus MSc
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Sarah McManus MSc
When The Enemy Is Your Own Mind
Sarah McManus MSc
The Nights Are Drawing In — Let’s Plan Fun Activities!
Sarah McManus MSc
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