In Our Own Words (Electronic Download)

Description

In Our Own Words Book (Electronic Download)

In Our Own Words’ aims to promote insight and understanding of self harm. The book contains words and images that have been generated by people whose lives have been touched by self harm; through personal experiences, or by knowing and working with those who have struggled.

In spring 2009 Harmless recruited a team who formed the editorial group for this project. These people had their own stories relating to self harm and were brought together to shape the journey of this book. This was an exercise to create a book that would be useful and inspiring, challenging stigmas and stereotypes. It also provided an opportunity for those who have had their own personal battles to be involved in a project that could change perceptions and reach out to others.

After advertising for submissions, the team went through a selection and editing process to generate what you hold in your hands today. They received many submissions and every piece that was selected was chosen for its communication of the issues, feelings and struggles relating to self harm, understanding and compassion. Here we give you our collection of stories, poems, pictures and photographs that will reveal the real people behind self harm – the people who pay testament to their courage and strength as their contribution helps others move towards a better place in their lives.

Disclaimer: Downloadable content will be available to download via your Harmless shop account once payment has been confirmed. This will typically be within 3 working days. Times may vary depending on payment method used. Customers paying by cheque may have to wait longer as we wait for the funds to clear. All our electronic products can be downloaded up to 3 times. We will not consider refunds for downloadable content unless not downloads have taken place.