There is life after self injury. I have had to become my own advocate. I have been to the SAFE program three times, completing it twice….once a five day self pay marathon day program because my insurance company would not cover it. I think that this motivated me to work extra hard because of the commitment I had made. With the help of SAFE I have turned my life around. In years past I have spent months sleeping on the floors of state hospitals injuring myself with anything I could find…now I work and am active volunteering in the community helping others less fortunate than myself. I am happy and healthy enjoying the life I have been given. SAFE has been a blessing to me for which I am so grateful. I end every day by completig