I think my parents know that I self-harm, my dad threatened to "send me away" and my mom tells me not to "do anything stupid". What should I do?
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Last Updated: 07/23/2018 at 12:35am
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If you are self-harming, you should seek help. Self-harm isn't something to be ashamed of. Talk to your parents If you feel comfortable enough. If not, a close friend. Talking about it helps and from there, you can get help and talk about what is causing you to self-harm.
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