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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'd tell my child it's indicative of severe childhood trauma, for example sexual abuse, and that child needs professional help, and just kindness from her friends. The best way your child can support her is kindness. There's no logic to cutting oneself. Why buy a book teaching about it??? I wouldn't even give it any validation. It's destructive the behavior. I'd also be concerned what your child is being exposed to at that house. What's going on over there?[/quote] While some people who have experienced severe trauma will self harm, it is used by people whose life stresses exceed their coping skills. The APA says gay and bisexual youth are at increased risk for self harm, as well as children who have experienced bullying. Rather than judging the family of a child who is suffering, you might benefit from learning more about why people resort to this behavior: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2015/07-08/who-self-injures[/quote]
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