Anger Frustration Scared Lonely Afraid Hatred Loathing** So with these thoughts fueling my actions, I make the conscious decision to punish my body. I feel as though I deserve this treatment. I cut to scar my body. I cut to release emotions I had no valve for. I have no words or outlet for them yet. I cut to make myself feel better; to alleviate those feelings of hatred. Cutting is such an enigma for me. I do it as a punishment, for being weak and "allowing" myself to be abused... But at the same time, the feeling I get from doing it is strength. I look at the cuts and think, *"Wow. I was able to endure that. I am strong."