Self-Injury Support Group
Whether you or someone you know or love struggles with self-injury, this is the community to discuss your experience, find support, meet others going through the same, and get advice on how to stop. Working together, we can help find alternative coping skills to reduce the urge to self-harm.
Some days ago I was with some partners from school and they found out about my self-harm. I was so scared when one of them told me to take off my bracelets, I said no but she kept asking me until she ran to me and tried to take them by herself. Of course I flinched and she just said ''I think I know why you don't want to take them off'' and ''You shouldn't do that to yourself''. Later some of her friends started asking why I do this, one even thought I had tried to kill myself. I couldn't reply. I was terrified, all I could do was say ''Please don't tell anyone'' (to which they agreed).
I won't see them in a long time since we have the summer vacation now but I'm still shocked, I don't know how they will look at me from now on, but I saw the disapointment on their faces, and I can't get that out of my mind.
I wear long-sleeved t-shirts since then, but it's summer and my parents are telling me to start using short sleeved t-shirts or I could have a heatstroke. I don't know if I should, I'm terrified of this happening again.
I won't see them in a long time since we have the summer vacation now but I'm still shocked, I don't know how they will look at me from now on, but I saw the disapointment on their faces, and I can't get that out of my mind.
I wear long-sleeved t-shirts since then, but it's summer and my parents are telling me to start using short sleeved t-shirts or I could have a heatstroke. I don't know if I should, I'm terrified of this happening again.
I am not sure about the shirts though. Maybe you could mix it up, where short sleeves (with your bracelets) when you aren't going to be around a lot of people. Or have some kind of over shirt that you can easily slip on and off. Hope you feel better soon.
Best wishes
I'm sorry your friends hurt you. Given your age (I thought 13) and am assuming your friends are about the same they panicked out of ignorance. It sucks that you were left to deal with it. Adults can be just as cruel so unfortunately you are going to have to decide your comfort level with your body. Your scars are not awful, but I can't leave the house with mine showing so I get it. Best of luck my dear and remember that cutting isn't everything about you- it's just one piece. You are more than your scars. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. I also hope that you are getting professional help. You shouldn't do this alone. Being a minor can make that tricky, but see what planned parenthood has to offer. It's a lot more than pregnancy services.
I just thought you might like to know that you're not alone.