Miri, 26 years old, she says cutting helps her stop feeling numb.
Kaori, 23 years old, turns to cutting to deal with feelings of anxiety. In this photo, she uses a bandage to stop the bleeding caused by cutting her arm with a knife.
Yuka was raped by a boyfriend at age 19. She learned about self-injury from the book "I Won't Die Before Graduation", written by a girl who overdosed on pills.
Sayuri, 23 years old, was raped by her cousin when she was younger.
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Please remember that these are sensitive topics, and it's important to approach them with empathy and care. If you or someone you know is struggling with self-harm or trauma, it's important to seek help from a mental health professional.