Self-harm Written by a former cutter, this book lets you into the mind of a self harmer and the reasons that led her to cut herself repeatedly. Often resorted to as a way to deal with problems, self harming has been one of the ways most young people do to cope. This book tells about Flynn Parker's struggles and how she overcame the urge to harm herself. Her honest approach to the issue as well as her candid insights and confession will help you understand and help a loved one who is suffering from the same problem.