telling parents about my depression…

So for the past 4 years i have struggeld with self harm, depression and occasional suicidal thoughts. Im currently 14 months cut free and i think i want perfesional help. So i typed up ‘my story’ and i think im going to give it to my parents….. but im nervous. I sent it to my best freind ,, who hasnt seen it yet. And i sent it to this guy i talk things over with. Im nervous as to how they respond….any tips on how to feel or how to preface giving it to them?

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someone.no.one.knew

2 Answers

I think what you are doing is very veryyyy brave. Kudos to you on being over a whole year clean, and for being ready to get help. Now, there are 2 ways they can react. They can be 100% supportive or they might feel disappointed in themselves for not having noticed sooner, which they may show through anger, sadness, or in another form. Now obviously if they're supportive, that's the easy one. If not, just give them time. Time heals all wounds, right? Just continue to be that strong person that I know you are. If things get rough, come back on here and we will talk it out and deal with it together. I support you all the way and I honestly think that the step you have taken is huge and although I don't know you, I am sooooo very proud of you lovely :)

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Jazzmin

Just know that they are your parents, and they should support and lift you up through everything. I'm sure it will be unexpected for them, but there's no doubt they'll still love you just the same.Good luck :)

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Bodrew