(((((((Sylver))))))))

I can understand why his reaction affected you the way it did. His reaction was totally inappropriate to the situation. Unfortunately most people just don't know how to respond to self-injury and it hurts feelings I think a lot of us know how that goes.

Well, my friend, slip-ups happen. For whatever reason, they just happen. It's a disappointment to you, I know, but it doesn't mean you can't do another two weeks now just fine!! You can!!

Maybe after things have cooled down a bit, you can sit your friend down and have a talk with him about how his responses- whether good or bad affect you, and help or hurt you. It's important for us to help our loved ones understand how to help us- because they are confused and scared, and don't know what to do. Sometimes we have to teach them how to understand before they will be able to help.

Good luck to you!!
Angela