I had a client once, beautiful, vibrant. Her father (perfectionist, career man) sounded proud of her recovery, her determination to not cut. After our session was finished he confided 'Im not really concerned about the self harm business. I read that its a teen thing and I'm sure she will grow out of it'
Wrong Mr W. , its not a teen thing . . .
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Stereotypes
Posted by Anonymous at 9:59 PM
Labels: Statistics, stereotyping
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
2 comments:
A teen thing it is not. I figured I would grow out of it. I haven't at all. When the physical act of self harm is not ocurring, I'll be thinking about it. I have not actually cut in a long time, I have instead replaced it with more acceptable practices such as alcohol and drugs which I do for exactly the same reasons and same release as cutting.
I have not grown out of it, and maybe I never will I have simply grown with it.
That is such a common thing I think Musik.. to 'swap the witch for the bitch'
Society doesnt seem to care if you have a wine and not a razor in your hand....
There is no use giving up cutting but not learning how to cope in a more positive way... tis like a counsellor saying I will take away that tool you are using, and not giving you another....that can scare you right out of asking for help. it needs a wholistic approach I think...
Grown with it? or grown in spite of it ...
Thanks for your honesty Musik... your a brilliant woman
Post a Comment