For a long time now I've been very tempted to cut myself

I just don't because I will not respect myself for doing it

and there are people I know who have done it, and the last thing I want to do is be like them

If I cut, the problems I have becomes just like their problems.

My problems are NOT their problems, and my way of release will not be like theirs.

I will not let myself be trivialised into something tangible

Also, people cut because it is a call for help.

I don't need help. I can take care of myself very well. I just don't need other people coming into my life and making things difficult.

If I cut I'd send the wrong message.

Oh and by the way, I'm not very appreciative of the fact that the only thing my parents can talk about their kids is how my brother is such an amazing person- and he is, but- in contrast they make me out to be a complete whore because I have a boyfriend and I spend time with him. Lost.