Alternate title: 1,214 Days Without Pain

Let’s talk about pleasure.

Art: Triumph of Bacchus, oil on canvas by Ciro Ferri, 17th century.

I decided that August 13th, 2020 is the last time I would ever allow my wrath to take a negative form. In order to avoid repeating my past mistakes, I have to understand them. As such, I am currently studying my rage.

As of today, I have made it 54 days without cutting myself. Don’t congratulate me yet.

Oh, and that we love who we love whether we like it or not.

Think of a “strong” person—did someone who manages to smile no matter what happens to them come to mind?

“And what about your friends, do they make you happy?”

This was originally titled “Thank You Fujimoto”, just so you know.
Art by Tatsuki Fujimoto.

Prompts designed to spark self-exploration and understanding.

What makes someone strong?