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Posted by: ind06 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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THE ONION RADIO NEWS : With Doyle Redland reporting - According to a study by the University of Colorado Sociology Department, approximately 95% of self-abuse cases go unreported.

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ind061 month, 3 weeks ago

This might be the only case where reporting the abuse gets you arrested.
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  Beau78901 month, 3 weeks ago
  
  And yet 5% do get reported!
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    ind061 month, 3 weeks ago
    
    Actually, that 5% is basically all by me. My mom is getting really tired of it too...
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      Beau78901 month, 3 weeks ago
      
      She might not mind as much if you did your own laundry...
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  mark-stevens1 month, 3 weeks ago
  
  WHAT?? has this got to do with Seattle losing the Sonics??
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2sidestoeverything1 month, 3 weeks ago

How do I know that someone I am close to is a self abuser, what are the signs. :~)
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  ind061 month, 3 weeks ago
  
  Constantly making excuses for "me time"
  Callouses
  Hiding extra D batteries around the house
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  Natureboy1 month, 3 weeks ago
  
  left arm atrophy, right hand that could crush a volkswagon; i.e., the "fiddler crab" syndrome.
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  ZippySpincycle1 month, 3 weeks ago
  
  Having a pulse...
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  HannibalBarca1 month, 3 weeks ago
  
  Lots of black outs and fainting
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chuck-the-canuck1 month, 3 weeks ago

Self pollution is the devil's phone booth.
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  uncle-dave1 month, 3 weeks ago
  
  I'd like to make a collect call please.
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    ind061 month, 3 weeks ago
    
    To the EPA?
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      uncle-dave1 month, 3 weeks ago
      
      Dr. Phil.
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        BronxBomber1 month, 3 weeks ago
        
        I used to be a self-abuser,then I went to my therapist. She's my dominatrix now. See? I'm cured!
        :o)
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        ind061 month, 3 weeks ago
        
        She really whipped you into shape!
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        Radiofreeeuropa1 month, 3 weeks ago
        
        But it's hard to understand her through the zipper of the leather mask.
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        icono11 month, 3 weeks ago
        
        True RFE but what they lack in vocal clarity they make up for with those long stilletoes and a riding whip applied to the right place(s) at the right time(s);)
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        BronxBomber1 month, 3 weeks ago
        
        Don't forget the cat-o-nine's tail.
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        icono11 month, 3 weeks ago
        
        Oh yes!!! An oversight on my part.
        One of my favorites!
        A device of pure pleasure in the right hands.
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        foksipayne1 month, 3 weeks ago
        
        BB Yes, you just needed someone to knock some sense into you!
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        BronxBomber1 month, 3 weeks ago
        
        But it hurts sooo good!
        :oD
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uncle-dave1 month, 3 weeks ago

I think that a hands off policy to self abuse is the best way to go.
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  ind061 month, 3 weeks ago
  
  Don't grasp don't tell.
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  mcgrievysr1 month, 3 weeks ago
  
  Uncle Dave-----"I think that a hands off policy to self abuse is the best way to go"
  Now Dave, I'm gonna have to disagree with you there. :-)
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chevydog1 month, 3 weeks ago

One abuses oneself because it feels so good when it's stopped.
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mcgrievysr1 month, 3 weeks ago

"Not just limited to teenaged boys and truck drivers"---Shocking!
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Idamilli1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shouldn't be called "self-abuse". It's "self-gratification" and NOT sinful. Damn, these hairy palms are hard to type with :)
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