[xIxAmxSadx]

I am currently sobbing my eyes out as I write this.

My friend sent me a text, asking if she could talk to me,

I said yes, and she sent me a picture of a cut she'd made on her wrist.

She was so scared, I said, "Let me show you something"

I took a picture of my cuts and sent it to her.

She said she promised not to tell, but I can't help but feel so much regret.

Why did I do that?? It was a stupid thing to do!

I'm so scared...... ! :'(

[Travelinglady]

I suspect you were trying to show her that you understand what she did, which would be something a friend would do. I assume now that you wish you hadn't done that, since it might look like you approved and were trying to indicate that it was okay if she did it some more. Of course, you could continue the conversation, telling her you don't do it now, etc. I think you'd know how to do that without sounding judgmental.

[astenon]

Maybe you could see this as an opportunity to allow you both to support each other when you are feeling overwhelmed?
We all get times when we're vulnerable and having someone who knows, understands, and feels the same as you at times can really help.

[tinyrabbit]

I think astenon has it right.

[Dreamer11]

Great idea, Astenon!

Your friend clearly feels she has a trustworthy connection with you or she wouldn't have sent the picture. Now you each have someone to talk to when you need it. Just please be careful not to let anything she does be a trigger for you

[adel34]

This is just a guess, but are you possibly worried that your friend would tell someone that you're cutting or show them the picture? It's not clear whether you're still cutting or not. I agree with the others that I think you were showing the picture so she knew she wasn't alone. Maybe you both could get some help.