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A Teen Cuts to Cope
At night, after her parents went to sleep, Emilie would take out a razor and start cutting. Her upper arms, her inner thighs.
She wore long-sleeved shirts and long pants to hide her scars, even during hot summer months. Gym class was torture because she had to find a way to change without anyone noticing the large gashes in her legs or the cigarette burns on her stomach.
She wore long-sleeved shirts and long pants to hide her scars, even during hot summer months. Gym class was torture because she had to find a way to change without anyone noticing the large gashes in her legs or the cigarette burns on her stomach.
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I don't think I'm depressed, I just feel "blah" all the time. What's wrong? I think my friend is suicidal. What can I do to help him? My friend showed me these scars on her arms and legs and says she cuts herself. Why does she do this, and how can I stop her?
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