Strong

They say we are weak to be able to write our pain on ourselves.
But they have it backwards.
We are strong.
They are weaker to want to but to not.
And they don't understand.
The relief we feel.
The joy of hte physical pain to cover the emotional.
They are scared.
Of the pain.
Of the scars.
While we are strong.
And embrace the pain and love it.
It is our hope.