I'm a creature of pride and ego.

I destroy myself on the inside because of fear. Fear I'd hurt my pride.

I'd rather hurt myself. Hurt myself to the point of bruises rather than admit I'm hurt to begin with.

Shame makes me hide the scars even though I so much want people to see.

I so badly want people to see what I do to myself by my own hands.

Is this a punishment?

People do say Leo's are prideful creatures and I always had the thought I was different.

Apparently not.

I can't tell you why I hate myself to the point of harm.

I can't tell you why I shut everyone out.

It could be cause of my pride