Light the candles and move the breakables, because we’re busting self-harm myths and the unsolicited conservative Christian commentary that keeps confusing compassion with condemnation. While some folks wrap ignorance in scripture and call it ministry, the cats have already called a hallway revival and voted for kindness instead. Self-harm isn’t attention-seeking, weakness, or a lack of faith. It’s a complex, deeply human coping behavior rooted in pain, not sin. Silence doesn’t save lives. Shame doesn’t heal wounds. And “just pray about it” has never replaced actual support. If honesty makes me the rainbow-colored black sheep at the potluck, so be it. I’d rather tell the truth out loud than let stigma preach unchallenged.