Cutting
Boy seeks help to find the light
DEAR STRAIGHT TALK: I just stopped cutting about a month ago. I started a journal, but sometimes when I get frustrated or angry I start to cut again. I was wondering if you have any ideas for helping me. I am so scared of falling back…
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Former “cutter” worries about scars
DEAR STRAIGHT TALK: I’m 18, heading to college, happy to leave high school behind and become my own person. The trouble is I have scars on my arms from cutting when I was younger…
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Sickest bullies are those who pretend to be friends
DEAR STRAIGHT TALK: Someone I once considered a good friend has been saying absolutely horrible things behind my back. I overheard her, so I know it’s true. This person is very insecure…
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Anorexic girl dying for sister to tell on her
DEAR STRAIGHT TALK: My younger sister is 15 and paranoid about her weight because when she was younger she was teased about being fat. From researching the Internet, I think she has anorexia.…
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Silence can be deadly: tell adult about cutter’s secret
DEAR STRAIGHT TALK: My friend, “Max”, has huge family problems and is cutting his wrists. The cuts aren’t deep, but his arm is infected because his parents…
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Teens talk about helping at-risk friends choose life
DEAR STRAIGHT TALK: After reading the column about how to help prevent suicide (July 16), I want to say that, over the years, I have attracted friends who were cutting, depressed,…
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Cutting addiction requires professional help
Dear Straight Talk: I’ve been cutting since I was 16. I do it every time I’m mad or depressed. Once I see the blood, I feel like everything is going to be okay. It’s something I’ve grown use to. It brings…
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Adult who “cut” 20 years ago shares
Dear Straight Talk: Would an adult perspective on cutting help? When I was 30 I went through a very painful divorce. During one intense crying jag, I grabbed a steak knife and began drawing lines… 0 Comments
More from the trenches on cutting
Dear Straight Talk: Your columns on cutting touched home. One of my teenage daughters used to cut herself and Bryan answered more questions for me than anyone ever has.
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Former cutter shares his theory on cutting
Dear Straight Talk: I’m responding to “El Dorado Hills Uncle” who asked why anyone would cut themselves. As a former cutter, here is my theory.
