I try every day to set myself up for someone I trust to see my scars. I even sit there in class and pick at the scabes or fiddle with the bracelets I use to hide them. I let my friends play with the bracelets, give them full view of my wrists. And they never notice. I just want someone to see, to understand, and to take my hand and lie to me and tell me it’s ok and that they’ll take care of me.
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Ha I did that when I told my two best friends. It seemed like they never cared but what I didn;t realize is that they did notice and they do care. I still cut though and am still depressed. Just cause they don’t say anything doesn’t mean they don’t see. If you really want them to say they care tell them
Tell them. They will help you. If you want them to know, tell them.
A sad facet about cutting and suicide is that people often mistake cutting for suicide attempts, not realizing that cutting may be helping you to stay alive.
Then, they are afraid that if they talk about it, or ask you the big scary question, they will make it worse.
Sometimes it’s best if someone can just ask you directly why you are cutting and if you want to kill yourself, and then just be ok with the terms an the answers.
Peace
They most likely see it but don’t want to embarrass you. Your best friends aren’t your “best” if they are going to judge you, so speak up. Break the silence and you’ll get the acknowledgement and support you are looking for. 🙂