<p>Kirsten shares how she used self-harm (in her case cutting) as a coping mechanism as a teenager and into young adulthood, how this served her at the time as a tool to help control negative emotions when she lacked healthier tools and the shame and stigma surrounding this issue. She also discusses the physical scars that remain and the way these scars still affect her life today as she navigates new relationships, her career, etc. </p>

Kirsten shares how she used self-harm (in her case cutting) as a coping mechanism as a teenager and into young adulthood, how this served her at the time as a tool to help control negative emotions when she lacked healthier tools and the shame and stigma surrounding this issue. She also discusses the physical scars that remain and the way these scars still affect her life today as she navigates new relationships, her career, etc.

<p>Kirsten shares how she used self-harm (in her case cutting) as a coping mechanism as a teenager and into young adulthood, how this served her at the time as a tool to help control negative emotions when she lacked healthier tools and the shame and stigma surrounding this issue. She also discusses the physical scars that remain and the way these scars still affect her life today as she navigates new relationships, her career, etc.&nbsp;</p>

Kirsten / Cutting

Mental illness affects 1 in 5 people each year, yet those of us afflicted still suffer in isolation and silence. Well, we are done being ashamed about who we are, and we know you are too. Join Kendra & Amy as they dive into the mad and beautiful minds of women confronting mental health issues. Each week they are joined by a woman boldly and unapologetically sharing her story in the hopes of opening up the the conversation around mental health. Each episode gives you a rare look into the private lives and hearts of these women through their very raw and honest stories. Come to laugh, cry, understand more deeply, or simply leave saying "me too". If you struggle with your mental health, sister, you are NOT alone. This podcast is proof of that. Find us online: www.crazybitchespodcast.comInsta: @crazyb.podcastFB: crazybpodcastT: @CrazyBitchesPodAnxiety, depression, PTSD, mental health, mental illness, addiction, recovery, bpd, borderline personality disorder, postpartum depression, addiction

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Mental illness affects 1 in 5 people each year, yet those of us afflicted still suffer in isolation and silence. Well, we are done being ashamed about who we are, and we know you are too. Join Kendra &amp; Amy as they dive into the mad and beautiful minds of women confronting mental health issues. Each week they are joined by a woman boldly and unapologetically sharing her story in the hopes of opening up the the conversation around mental health. Each episode gives you a rare look into the private lives and hearts of these women through their very raw and honest stories. Come to laugh, cry, understand more deeply, or simply leave saying "me too". If you struggle with your mental health, sister, you are NOT alone. This podcast is proof of that. Find us online: www.crazybitchespodcast.comInsta: @crazyb.podcastFB: crazybpodcastT: @CrazyBitchesPodAnxiety, depression, PTSD, mental health, mental illness, addiction, recovery, bpd, borderline personality disorder, postpartum depression, addiction

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