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