Allie, your comment has me worried for your friend. Drop me an e-mail at mcleod@iastate.edu?
Jan 03, 2010
Carter said...
my mom gives me alot of crap at home and she tells me im worthless one second and the other she tells me she loves me but she also says stuff like she wishes i was never born and how much she hates me and ive started cutting myself everyonce and awhile
I've been bullied through the Internet for about 4 months. Especially on formspring. Everyone knows I have depression and I was in the hospital for it. I started cutting a while ago. But after getting the comment 'why haven't you killed yourself yet?' I feel like I should. People are just waiting. I don't know what to do.
Kammillia and Lila, I'm a 6th grade teacher in Iowa. I would love to get you in contact with the guidance counselors at my school. You can contact me by email at rgoerend@waukee.k12.ia.us
Kammillia, Lila, Carter, and Allie - there is help and support available to you. Don't despair. Talk to a teacher or counselor you trust at your school. Talk to any adult that you trust. Get help. You are not alone and people care and want to help you.
Lila and Carter-- Have you seen the It Gets Better videos on Youtube? They're such a good reminder that somehow, things do get better. People can be cruel, but always remember, that is about them--it is not about you. You are a unique person in the universe. Keep that truth close to you. Talk to someone you know or a teacher or counselor at your school or a friend's parents. There are people there for you. And if someone is harassing you online, find a better place to be online for yourself. There are sites like http://yoursphere.com/ where you could try out a new community.
Kamilla and Allie-- Talk to someone you know to get help for your friends. That's a lot for you to carry. There are people who can help--at your school, here online. People do care.
Oct 17, 2010
Anonymous said...
From an adult who has spent nearly a lifetime coming to grips with suicide - of others and considering my own - I can tell you that no matter what, no matter how awful it feels, there is always a choice. You always have a choice.
Jul 24, 2011
Daniel said...
I had a problem with cutting. I talked to my brother one day and he suggested sitting against the wall and dengsanbu (pardon the spelling) as replacements. They are not as easy as cutting and I still recommend talking to someone but when you can't stop yourself they can help. sitting against the wall of course is sitting against a wall as if on a chair but with no support but the wall. The second is a martial arts technique of strengthening ones legs: you stand, bend your knees at a 90 angle(square angle) and your waist at a 90 angle. Theses are both good because they hurt but strengthen you, not damage like cutting. Only keep in mind that you shouldn't do the second for more than 10 minutes, if you do it you'll ask how that's possible, because it might cause problems.
Oct 21, 2011
Bree Beal said...
I have been emotionally bullied since I was 7. I was called ugly and fat and stupid. And before that I was abused. Ever since I was 12 I have cut. But I have gotten better with it. Words hurt. I know there are a lot of people that have gone through a lot. All they need to do is speak up.
Nov 01, 2011
kyle said...
i have 10 ten inche cut across my arms that open everynight...... ive been harrased ever sence 3rd grande up to 9th grade(now) and people come up to me call me emo and leave notes on my locker saying "fag' kill yourself... it would do good to the world, jew (whe i go to churche every sunday and respect my religion, my parents walked in when i tried to hang myself and they said ' what are u doing? never mond i dont care...." fml im not sharing my school name and the names of my family... but i need helpp i already was in a hospital for 4 months and no1 noticed.....
I'm a 6th grade teacher in Iowa. I would love to get you in contact with the guidance counselors at my school. You can contact me by email at rgoerend@waukee.k12.ia.us
You're not alone and we want to help.
You can contact me if you want also - dandrade@bridgeportedu.net
I join Russ and David in urging you to talk to an adult at your school, your parents, your minister, a coach, or email any of us.
There are lots of us who want to help you and want you to be ok.
Larry - fliegs@gmail.com
Talk to someone you know or a teacher or counselor at your school or a friend's parents. There are people there for you. And if someone is harassing you online, find a better place to be online for yourself. There are sites like http://yoursphere.com/ where you could try out a new community.
Kamilla and Allie-- Talk to someone you know to get help for your friends. That's a lot for you to carry. There are people who can help--at your school, here online. People do care.