Cut: Mercy for Self-Harm

My name is John and I wanted to share a little of my story with you. I have been a cutter for over 30 years. I have been to counselors and doctors and you name it. I have done horrible unspeakable (until now) things to my body and was resigned to a life of self-torture. Never in a million years did I see a way out. I've always had faith but I was never walking in God. After I had a heart attack my cutting and beating became an almost daily event leaving my body in terrible shape and causing me incredible pain, physical and mental. I was in fact trying to slowly kill myself and suicide became an option I pondered daily. In my despair, I cried out to my siblings and THANK GOD! One did hear my cries. We've all heard that God works in mysterious ways and I am a testament to that fact. Through a set of very unusual circumstances my sister came to learn of my cutting and despair. Through her kindness and God's will, Nancy Alcorn's book entitled "Cut: Mercy for Self-Harm" came to be in my hands. Within minutes of reading this book I had accepted Jesus into my life and knew immediately I would never cut myself again. The temptation may return, but I now have Jesus on my side and I know how to fight it with his help. To me this is astounding and miraculous. I find it difficult to come up with words that are superlative enough to describe what this book did for me that doctors and over 30 years of trying failed to accomplish. I mean in a heartbeat, I knew I was released from this terribly horrible burden that has ruled my life. This book has become my second Bible and I will always have it and read its lessons and prayers over and over again. I know I still have a rough road ahead of me but I find enormous comfort in this book and its message. This book has taught me so much about myself that others never could have. This book has brought Jesus back into my life, what can I possibly say to Nancy Alcorn and Mercy Ministries to show my gratitude and thanks? I find it very ironic and wondrous that an organization that caters to young women has helped so greatly to save this old mans life.

I felt that there was someone who understood what I was going through and was able to show me practical and spiritual ways to stop harmful behaviors. I think every young girl or parents who have a child that struggles in this area need to read this book!

This is an awesome book and so Christ-centered! It will really help girls that have been hurting so deeply that they feel like they have to hurt themselves physically to cope with all the pain inside. It will help them deal with this inside pain and really lets them know how much Christ loves them and wants the best for them. He really does want them to know that they can be overcomers! Everyone should read it whether you struggle with cutting or not!

Finally someone has stopped talking about the problem that self-injury has become and has come forward with a solution. You will find real stories of real girls who have ventured beyond the pain to find lasting freedom. This is a must read for anyone who is or knows someone struggling with self-injury.

This book is so great because God is the center. No one can gain true freedom without God! I love that the book focuses in on solutions and testimonies of young women who have gained freedom in the area of self harm. Wordly approaches to this issue will not last. That is why I think this book is so helpful because of its direct approach to dealing with this issue and offering real answers instead of a way to cope with the issue. The parent section is amazing as well. Love it!