So this is a small rant because I don’t even have the energy to write a novel. But I’ve noticed that black girls who self harm and are depressed aren’t nearly as taken care of or worried about as white women who do the same thing. This girl I know has been cutting as long and as much as I have and we both share a diagnosis of Severe Depression BUT I’m actually diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and Anxiety Disorder as well. She’s babied and my doctor is always so careful with her, even the therapist treats her as if she’s some child that can’t be handled harshly, whilst they do the opposite with me. I’m told that I need to be stronger and just get better. I’m told that I might not really be a self harmer (fucking ridiculous, my extensive scarring didn’t just randomly show up ) because a lot of black women aren’t as emotionally sensitive as other races. It’s bullshit. Complete and utter bullshit. Why is it that I don’t get the support I need because I’m not the right color?