[xxMSFxx]

I have cuts on my arms that are very visable, they are from about a month ago. My parents saw them and i quickly denied them being resent. I was told if im found with anymore on me im going to be grounded for a long time with no contact with anyone. Instead of talking to me about it they wanta punish me for it. I belivie they think im acting out and trying to get attention from everyone, which isnt the case, i would be happy if i was left alone. I dont know how to talk to them about it.......

.....they never listen anyway...

[Christina86]

((((((((((((((xxMSFxx)))))))))))))))))

Unfortunately not many parents do understand what we're feeling. And they're probably scared for you and want you to be safe so they think grounding you is a good idea. They're not exactly right... but they at least care, right?

http://www.healthyplace.com/abuse/bl...y/menu-id-877/

Or print this off and give it to them. It's worth a shot talking to them, because they DO know you do it... they probably just don't know what to do about it now.
http://www.healthyplace.com/parentin...it/menu-id-61/

Have you talked to a school counsellor about this??

[phoenix7]

I agree with Chrisitna - they know you are hurting yourself and they thinnk that you will stop if they ground you - wrong! but they prob dont know what else to do - are you seeing a T? if not can you ask them to get you one?