scars-and-butterflies said: I'm a Self-harmer. Actually, I'm addicted. I threw away my razor and the knife but then I cut myself with a safety pin. I've told my parents and they told me that they were going to get me some professional help. They haven't done that yet. And they think I've stopped cutting. I can't tell them because they'll be really disappointed to know that I've started again. I want to stop but I don't know how. :/ i love your blog btw.

I was nearly your exact position last year and it’s a horrible feeling lying and saying that you haven’t cut but don’t be too hard on yourself, you showed so much courage by telling your parents. Professional help isn’t just about stopping you from self harming, it’s about learning about yourself, how you think and how to change you way of approaching situations. 

You don’t have to tell your parents that you haven’t stopped if you don’t want to but just give them a few little reminders about seeking professional help. It may take some time but you will be able to stop self harming and put it all in the past. Stay strong and thank you <3