There was a day that hair pulling and cutting became a way of life and burning became my reality. If I wasn't cutting than I was consumed with non-stop thoughts of hurting myself, and eventually developed a lifestyle of trading off unhealthy coping mechanisms for another. Soon, I developed Anorexia and Bulimia.  Between drug and alcohol addiction there was anxiety over flashbacks from sexual abuse, and the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and major depression. As years went on I had a major overspending issues, several dysfunctional relationships and was in and out of pyschiatric hospitals. 

There was a day....that day is long gone and thrilled I am here to tell you that although I may have seemed to be a lost cause and hopeless, in 1995 my life has taken a 180 degree turn and am happy to be healthy and functional. :-)

I overcame all the above mentioned, and you too can get through whatever you are facing! Creating Launching Point is one way that I "give back" and love what I do and enjoy see people going forward in life! We all encounter a hurt, an addiction we cannot win the battle over, or grieve a terrible loss...and for some, the coping mechanism is taking that pain out on their own body. At Launching Point, we welcome you with open arms and no judgement! We meet you "where you are at" and accept you just as you are.

You want to know what Launching Point is all about?

• We are a safe place you can come and let the REAL you come out!
• We are where you will feel a sense of belonging and become part of the growing 'family'.

• Launching Point is all about:  

  • HOPE
  • GROWTH
  • CHANGE
  • YOU!

Launching Point is not just a support & resource center for those struggling with self-injury, but for those who desire to get through "issues in life". We all have something we can work on and we are all at different levels in life--no matter where you are, you can get better, stronger, and eventually give back to others.

Launching Point provides so many opportunities to overcome anything and everything. Yes, anything! The opportunities are here, you only have to reach out for them.

What you have been through doesn't have to define you. What you become doesn't have to be based on your past. You can change, you can learn, you can move on. You can take off to higher heights and aim toward healthy living!

I invite you to call or e-mail me to find out more or to have information sent to you. Also, if you are in the NJ/NY/PA area, visit us and please, come expecting something good---you will be glad you did!

Vicki

Vicki Duffy

Launching Point

Founder & Executive Director

Self-Injury, Taking Pain to the Extreme

Your physical body is like a canvas painted by your spirit. On it you show strength, beauty, hope and other reflections of a healthy life. But, how do you cope with tension? For some people they do self-inflicted cutting, burning or other types of injury. This must-read article by Vicki Duffy offers clear insight into the dark corners where expectations and pain derail God’s plan for living. Learn practical ways to create a lasting change for you or someone else.