oooh... owe... looks painful... sorry, hope all will be alright

Looks like someone has abused you mmm... not good... I hope whatever the cause you'll be alright! Please take care!

hopefully the cause of the pain is gone and the healing can begin. The photo captures the trauma.

I think we do have to ask. Was this an accident, or did someone hurt you? If someone hurt you, we can help you. In any case, I do hope you are feeling better soon.

i'm sorry for your pain.

Hope it was an accident...need some help ?

Dump the bastard sweetheart nobody is worth this!!

Hi! I am sorry to see this, I really am. I want you to know that love does not hurt, or hit or leave black and blue marks on you. I would like to offer my ear in private of course. Please feel free to E mail me through here. I do want to talk to you, before it is too late and you wind up with a toe tag.

You write "don't ask." You eyes say differently. Talk to any or all of us ... or anybody who is close to you. Please take action, please get away from this, please seek help.

You are telling us not to ask yet you are posting a picture of obvious abuse. As one who knows all too well what you are going through, and has survived to become happy in a new life, I want you to know you are doing the right thing. The first step, is to stop hiding it. I'm sure this image will generate a great deal of instant messages, and I hope they help you to know that help really is out there. Some of us have the answers .. some just want to let you know they are there. Whatever the case, I applaud you for your bravery in posting this image. Embarrassment and shame and low self esteem keeps the door closed for too long ... and doesn't let anyone in who could help. Stay angry ... and let someone get to you before it goes away. You are not alone ... you have a large sisterhood of survivors out there. Your image shows you want to be one as well.

Alright, Here I Am. I think I should explain. Seeing what alot of comments said- I should say that no one did that to me: no boyfriend, family member etc. I did it to myself, it's hard to explain and most people just don't want to hear it. I haven't been well for a long time. For the last year or so I've been seeing a doctor but recently it feels like I'm sliding back. I guess I posted the image as a sort of rebellion- I am so tired of people pretending they understand what it's like for me, I'm hurting and the photo is the truth- without any underlying pretence. But thank you all for facing me about it- without false sympathy that some other people of whom I know have tried.

Your eyes is deep with emotion..face covered with pain. You have touched the ppl here and they have responded in the way they know best in this digital world. Be well and vent how you know best

How can such young eyes that should show so much happyness, reveal so much anguish and pain. The windows to your soul are showing only a desperate plea for understanding. If we can help then please let us. If you need to talk we are here, as close as a PM. Nothing is so bad that it can't be replaced by some joy, and a smile.

I have as badly as you... my wounds are inside... what I live at home it is psychological violence! I can say to you that it is extremly suffering. I try to going out to leave me this hell... and I am alone or almost! You are young person and beautiful woman and you have much future in front of you. I do not know what you live but... I really understand you! Well (silence) i hope you feel better ok! Friendly Wildflowers

I wish I could understand the pain and turmoil inside of you. I don't know any easy answers. When I first saw this image it brought back some very painful memories that I'd really rather forget, but they are a big part of what made me ME. I have a teenage daughter who suffered at the hands of her father the same way I did. She has very low self esteem and is hurting herself too. Although I know what she went through I cannot get into her mind and help her, she simply won't let me, she won't let anyone help. My heart goes out to you and the bravery you have shown in posting this image.

Let someone help. Someone you can trust... Someone... Wonderful photo, but that isn't the point.

I seriously hope that you are not a victim of domestic violence (or any other type of abuse) it hurts just to see you like that :(

Your eyes are haunting. Be well :)

pain is pain