Linka's POV

It's been two years since Jake was tried and pleaded guilty. Since then I have gone to a place to get treated for my eating disorder. It was really hard in the beginning but got easier as time went on. I spent roughly 6 months there. I am still have thoughts of getting skinny, but have found ways to combat them. I am now a healthy 125lbs. I've got my families support, and I've been going to a psychologist. I still have PTSD, but with the help of my family and therapy it's been getting better. I've also been going to support groups for abuse and rape as well as for my eating disorder.

Yuzuki: This story may be sad but it has a moral to it. If you are struggling with self-harm, an eating disorder, an abusive relationship, or if you have been raped, you need to ask for help. Getting help doesn't make you weak, you are not a burden to anyone. You deserve to live on this Earth. You deserve to be here. You have people that love you. So please, if you are struggling with any problems and are contemplating self-harm, suicide, or already self-harm or have an eating disorder please get help for the people that care about you. Here are some numbers for different problems, so please, if you need them, use them because everyone deserves to live:

Suicide: 1(800)273-8255

Dating Abuse: 1(866)331-9474

Rape,Abuse, Incest: 1(800)656-4673

Eating Disorders: 1(800)931-2237

Cutting/Self-Injury: 1(800)366-8288

LGBT Youth Talk: 1(800)246-7743

And if you see someone, even someone you don't know well, dealing with any of these issues or any issues that could cause them or others harm, please step in. You don't have to directly intervene, especially if it could cause you harm, but at least tell someone who can. If your still in school, tell a teacher or another trusted adult. If you are an adult, tell the police and/or one of their close family members or friends.