self inflicting
Surabhi V.
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Struggling with body dysmorphia and finding my identity, I found myself in a conflicted position where I could no longer differentiate between what I loved and what I hated – I felt like I hated everything. Whether it was the negative way I viewed myself, or my failing test score, or even just a lack of understanding my culture, I felt the only time I was able to express my feelings was through writing. I came up with “self inflicting” as a way to purge my insecurities onto paper. I identified my weakness, which wasn’t about how I looked or what I accomplished but about my inability to appreciate. Writing my feelings and creating “self inflicting” made me understand that I am someone to laugh with, make memories with, hang out with; the only negativity that exists about me is the negativity I put on myself (self inflicting). Through my writing, I have released my negative emotions and have come out a stronger person who now chooses to love herself.
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Creativity is a form of expressions and emotions. The beauty of creativity is that it follows no specific guidelines or rules – it's pure freedom. Creativity allows me to express my feelings and release any burdens. It’s peaceful, relieving, and allows me to be myself. Creativity itself is an art form.
