How to tell my parents

[JassMoe]

I have been cutting for about 3 years off and on and I don't know that to do my mom is dead and my dad is drinking a lot I only want them to know because it has gotten way worse and I'm starting to worrie I cut at least once a day and its not deep but it's multiple times I can't figure out this website and idk on how to replie on messages so if you could answer me or just give some support kik me at jassmoe93 if not then its fine just do what you can just a warning when I'm at school my kik doesn't work well so ill get to you after 2:45 pm

[little.ophelia]

I think it's great that you feel ready to tell someone and get some help, that's a great step, so well done. I can imagine that your dad drinking might be putting some additional strain on you, and make talking to him a little harder. Do you think it would be helpful to talk to a counselor or teacher at school first? That way they could help you come up with the best way to talk about it, and some resources to use to help you overcome it, and then the two of you could present all that to your dad together. It might be a little less scary with someone else with you, and then you could also have some solid ideas on what you'd like to do next.

[Patent Pending]

Hi there.

Sorry you're feeling so low and worried at the moment.

It's a great step to make wanting to tell someone what's going on and ask for help.

Do you get along with your father? You mentioned that he drinks - does this have an affect on you? Do you still feel able to speak to him?

As suggested above, talking to someone at school can help, and they can be with your when you talk to your father. Or could help you work out what you want to say.

It could also help to write down how you're feeling and give it to your dad for him to read.

How are you feeling at the moment? Can you identify what's causing you to harm yourself?

x x x

[sherlock holmes]

I'm glad you want to get some help and tell someone about your self harm. Can you think of anyone close to you that you can tell? Maybe a nurse at school, or a teacher you like?

I think telling your dad is a good thing, but you might want to also tell someone who can help you get some support like counselling or seeing a doctor. And they can also support you in telling your dad.

Sometimes if I find talking hard, I write a letter and give it to that person. It really helps me get my thoughts out. Maybe you could try that?