Hi Boriquobill, I'm Victoria. This is my dad's post and he wrote it about me... When I was self-injuring it was definitely because I didn't want to feel weak, broken, or inhuman. I had to feel strong - I had to carry out the emotional pain physically because if I didn't, I was a wreck. When I cut, I'd tell myself that I was being strong because ... well, I don't even know why. However, I eventually got help after numerous doctor visits and stitches. I believe that you should see a doctor about the stitches and that in your own time, you will heal emotionally. I cut because there was something inside of me that I didn't like. I've come to terms with every aspect of my life now and I refrain from self-injury. I don't know what words to use to reach you, but I hope to give some experience, strength and hope. I had to fix what was inside of me, and leave the outside of me to doctors.