Just now

[youneverwalkalone]

My friend sent me his scars from self harm, im literally crying

[mz_rachel]

Hey there, oh man... I'm so sorry. Do you know what's causing him to do this? I actually scratch my chest as my self harm. Maybe you should tell him about this site so he has other people he can talk to?

[youneverwalkalone in reply to mz_rachel]

He doesn't want other people to know about it... and yes I know why.

[FixingThePineapple]

I use to self harm, I did for a very long time, almost 10 years. Let him know he is not alone. He needs support and care in his time of need and I'm sure that's why he reached out to you, I'm sorry that it made you cry.

Please keep trying to convince him to join this site, or any support group. I was reluctant to join here but now I frequent this site daily. Let him know he will still be completely anonymous and he doesn't need to share things he isn't ready to. He will not be judged or shamed or punished. Getting help can be a very scary thing to do. I made multiple attempts on my life before I ever asked for help and I regret it now. It's so easy to sign up and make a post with your thoughts/feelings.

There are so many caring, understanding people here. There is a wide variety of illnesses you will hear about but we all share common factors, we understand each other here. This is a safe place for people like him and I promise nothing bad will come from sharing here. Please, screenshot this and show him.

Thank you for sharing this here. Thank you for being one of the few people who try to help instead of shaming or ignoring us. My own mother knew I was cutting myself at age 13 and never even batted an eyelash. You are a good person for this and your friend is lucky to have you. I hope he changes his mind! I'll mention him in my prayer tonight.

[youneverwalkalone in reply to FixingThePineapple]

I really appreciate it, thank you.