Cutters Don't Cry

"Cutters Don't Cry" is a powerful young adult novel told through the raw, unfiltered journal entries of 19-year-old Charity Graff. Charity uses self-harm, specifically cutting, to numb the intense emotions stemming from her estranged father's absence and her ongoing battle with depression. The book offers a deeply personal and often painful look into the mind of a teenager grappling with severe mental health issues and family trauma. It is recommended for mature young adults aged 14 and up, and parents should be prepared for frank discussions about self-harm, depression, and family estrangement. This book can be a crucial tool for opening conversations about mental health and validating the experiences of teens who feel isolated in their struggles.

19-year-old Charity Graff engages in self-harm. More specifically she cuts herself to numb emotions. In a series of raw journal entries, the confused teenager writes to her estranged father, filling him in on what's happened in her life since he left her nearly 18 years ago. Throughout the course of her letter writing, Charity chronicles her penchant for cutting, a serious struggle with depression and her inability to vocally express her feelings.