I had the dedication ceremony all set. I had everything I needed. But when it was time to prick my finger, the blood wouldn't come out. I pricked about 13 times...nothing. Hard as it was to work against my natural impulse to avoid hurting myself, I applied a good deal of pressure on that needle. I only got the letter, "D" in blood on the page. Are initials acceptable? because this isn't working. I even tried a knife. The amount of pressure I'd have to apply to produce the blood needed is inaccessible. As my impulse not to cause self-harm is too strong. What should I do? Do I need help? I don't have any friends, really. ..and certainly no acquaintances that will come to my house and cut me.