A bright red scream self mutilation and the language of pain is a 1998 non fiction psychology book written by american journalist marilee strong about self harmpublished by viking press it is the first general interest book on self harm. Marilee strong a journalist who has previously reported on victims of war trauma and neglect has written an illuminating and compassionate book a bright red scream self mutilation and the language of pain. A bright red scream self mutilation and the language of pain is a comprehensive riveting look at self injury it features stories of people from all walks of life who intentionally hurt themselves for a plethora of reasons a history of sexual abuse early trauma severe neglect abusive and or alcoholic caregivers inconsistent upbringing . Strong explains what factors lead to self mutilation why cutting helps people manage overwhelming fear and anxiety and how cutters can heal both their internal and external wounds and break the self destructive cycle a bright red scream is a groundbreaking essential resource for victims of self mutilation their families teachers doctors . A bright red scream self mutilation and the language of pain kindle edition by strong marilee download it once and read it on your kindle device pc phones or tablets use features like bookmarks note taking and highlighting while reading a bright red scream self mutilation and the language of pain