1. When you feel like you want to cut, take a marker, pen, or sharpie and draw a butterfly on your arm, wrist, or hand. You can also use temporary tattoos.
2. Name the butterfly after someone, or a loved one that really wants you to get better.
3. You must let the butterfly fade naturally.
4. If the butterfly fades without you self-harming, it has lived and flown away.
5. If you do self-harm before the butterfly fades away then wash the butterfly off and draw a new one.
6. Another person may draw them on you. These butterflies are extra special. Take good care of them.
If you do not cut but know someone that does, draw a butterfly to show your support and name it after that person struggling with self-harm. Tell them, it may help.