How do I tell my parents I self-harm?
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For a lot of kids and teens, one of the most difficult things about self-harming is struggling to tell their parents. They are afraid to bring up the subject and worry about what their parents will say. It can be tough to know how to start a conversation like this.
But it’s important to tell your parents about what you’re going through. They want you to be safe and happy. So, they are sure to be more sympathetic than you think. Here are some tips to help make talking about self-harm a bit easier.
Take the first step – prepare
Before you tell anyone, make sure you’re ready to share. It’s normal to have doubts and, if you need to, give yourself time. There are some ways you can prepare for the conversation. First, acknowledge that you need support. Self-harm is a difficult and damaging behaviour and you are worthy of help to get through it.
It can help to write down what you want to say and the reasons why you feel like you need to self-harm. You can refer to your list of notes during...
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