Question Posted Wednesday February 2 2005, 7:06 pm
Okay Im friends with this girl, but not that close. I found out from sombody that she cuts herself and gets abused by her dad. I dont know if i believe this but for a fact she scratches her arm and makes it bleed and seems very proud ( with her nails ). Also her dad is strict with her, with school work and all... but a lot of parents are? Is this a bad sign? Any suggestions? thanks <3 becki
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Miscellaneous category? Maybe give some free advice about: Random Weirdos? c_assi_e_x_12 answered Thursday February 3 2005, 3:11 pm: Well I know you wanna help her, but you're not that close to her. Until you know for sure that she's getting abused and cutting, stay out of it. If you told her about it and it wasn't true, don't you think she'd be offended? If you do find out that it's true, help her out if she wants it, or encourage her to get help from a professional. That's the best you can do. Good Luck with whatever you decide to do.
cherylpravetz answered Thursday February 3 2005, 10:56 am: Confront an adult you trust and explain that you are not sure but that you are worried, Ifyou feel up to it talk to your friend. The adult can handle this the right way. [ cherylpravetz's advice column | Ask cherylpravetz A Question ]
sp4rklingr4in answered Wednesday February 2 2005, 7:41 pm: Yes this is a bad sign. I'm almost positive that she's self destructive if what your friend said was true, and it sounds that if things follow this path that she may even become (or already be) suicidal. I'd just make sure that this isn't some rumor that your other friend made up. Take control of the situation and talk to your friend (the one who scratches herslf). Make her listen to what you feel about what she's doing to herself.
If she gets abused by her dad, you shouldn't get involved because it might not be true like you said; however, if you ever start to notice large bruises around her wrists, etc, you should probably tell a guidance couselor or some other adult you know. [ sp4rklingr4in's advice column | Ask sp4rklingr4in A Question ]
XXcrazy4evaXX answered Wednesday February 2 2005, 7:33 pm: Well, rumors really hurt ppl and the only way to know if the rumor is correct is ask her. Just like bring it up like i have to talk to u about something or say i have a couple really important questions to ask.Hope i helped... [ XXcrazy4evaXX's advice column | Ask XXcrazy4evaXX A Question ]
bAhAmAmA0250 answered Wednesday February 2 2005, 7:30 pm: I dunno why she would scratch herself that bad. But some parents wont even except low B's for grades. So her dad could be like that. I would just ask her to be on the safe side just let her know you care-trix [ bAhAmAmA0250's advice column | Ask bAhAmAmA0250 A Question ]
crazykellie2009 answered Wednesday February 2 2005, 7:25 pm: you could try talking to someone about it i dont know if the principal would be a good idea but you could try also maybe you could go to your parents about it and see what they think you should do but cutting yourself is not good for you hope that helped
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