In Their Own Words: When Compulsion Became Art

In this episode of In Their Own Words, Liz Atkin shares her lived experience of compulsive skin picking — a BFRB like hair pulling, and why her journey resonates strongly with people who pull their hair. Liz reflects on shame, secrecy, urges, and how art and drawing helped her express what words couldn’t.
This honest conversation explores shared patterns across BFRBs, non-linear recovery, and finding connection through creative expression.