Soothed By Blood: Shedding Light on Self-Mutilative Cutting

Self-abusive cutting is fast growing to epidemic proportions among today’s youth. Pearson gives understanding and advice that will help those who cut and those who want to help. The pressures burdening our youth through society’s expectations are a contributing factor to the feelings of inadequacy that drive susceptible individuals to self-abusive cutting. Understanding the plight of the cutter is an important step to helping them. Pearson explains the functionality of cutting and gives practical tips on how to help those who have fallen victim to this very addictive behavior.