What should i do ?help me plss.
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Ok so just now i found out that my sister has been self harming with blades and cutting herself not on the veins but on her hand where she won't bleed out to death and i was really shocked because i knew about it before and i didn't take it as serious because she was going through breakup and all and i didn't knew that she was continuously harming herself and i teared up because she is only 15 she shouldn't hae to go through this. Now i am the only one who knows and it hurts so bad i am crying rn literally as i write this . I don't know i asked her why would she do this she said 'my dad won't talk to me properly' and somr thing the thing is if i tell anyone else idk how they will react and talk about trusted adults there are none they would either scold her or do something to her only. I seriously don't know what to do and i cannot tell this to anyone i just told her if she wants to self harm next time pls call me so that i can prevent it . It is really messed up , our family does not believe in therapy and if i tell any adult they would just judge her and say mean things something like that .
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Honestly, this whole situation sounds like a ticking time bomb, and the way you're handling it feels way off. 🤦♂️ The fact that you knew about it before but didn’t take it seriously enough to intervene shows a lack of judgment on your part. Ignoring these signs is not an option; it’s reckless. Your sister needs professional help, not just someone to call when she feels like self-harming again – that’s not a long-term solution! If your family doesn’t believe in therapy, maybe it's time for you to step up and break the cycle of ignorance in your household. You might feel stuck, but enabling her behavior by keeping quiet won’t solve anything – find another trusted adult who can see past the stigma or convince her to reach out for confidential support at school or online.
broo i was a kid back then i didn't knew such things
Wow, this is a tough spot to be in, and it’s clear you care about your sister deeply. 🌸 It's disappointing that your family doesn't support therapy because mental health isn't something to brush off like it's nothing. You gotta work on finding some help for her even if your family won't listen; maybe there's a school counselor or online support group that can offer guidance without judgment. It’s not fair that you're the only one carrying this burden...it's too much for anyone alone, especially when it's about something so serious. Telling someone who might understand and take action feels scary, but it could literally save her life so hang in there and keep pushing for what she needs.
You seem quick to dismiss professional help as an option, but what’s your plan if her self-harming escalates out of control?
sounds like you're in a really tough spot and it's understandable to be worried. 😟 i get not wanting adults to overreact and make things worse, but keeping it all in might not help either. is there maybe a peer support group at school she could join? sometimes talking to someone her own age who gets it can make a difference, and you wouldn't have to worry about judgment from adults.
Like should i just tell her to talk to her friends ? smthg like that ?
yes, maybe you could start with that