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Apr 18, 2013, 09:57 AM
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I was talking with my 14-year-old sister the other day when I noticed several thin, rough-looking scratches along the inside of her ankle. They didn't look like something she'd get if she'd just fallen over ect. I self harmed for many years, off and on, and they looked very similar to the cuts I would administer to myself. Because they're located on her ankles, they would always be hidden by socks which she wears very often.
I'm worried that if I tell our parents they might go about this the wrong way, especially our mum who tends to over-react about everything. I'm so worried about her. I don't want her doing these things to herself because I know how dangerous self harm can be. I want to talk to her about it, but I'm not sure how to go about starting a conversation about such a thing. Any help with this would be amazing! |
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Apr 18, 2013, 12:19 PM
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i would start talking to her about your selfharm idk how close u two are the most importent thing is for her to know she can come to u for anything and u wont freak out im realy random so i would just talk to her when she is alone for a while can i ask how old u are im 16 if u need to talk im here hugs
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Apr 18, 2013, 02:31 PM
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I would talk to her in a calm and non judgemental manner. I would start by saying it is something you struggled with and you want to share it with her. I would accuse her or ask her questions. I would extend your hand to her and make her feel comfortable and ok. Self harm brings along a tremendous amount o f guilt with it. Try to make her feel safe and that she can talk to you without fear of feeling more guilt.
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Apr 18, 2013, 07:29 PM
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I am a 14 year old girl too. And I must say it's a rough age to be. I have self harmed quite a bit and I know if my 20 year old sister knew she would freak out.
Anyway... I'm pretty certain that she would rather you talk to her than tell your parents. Please take care and I wish not of you the best. |
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Apr 18, 2013, 08:16 PM
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Thank you so much for your replies.
We've got some time alone together on the weekend so I might bring it up then. In the meantime I'll let her know that she can talk to me about anything, whenever she wants.
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