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Kj21Casual Contributor
This is my first post. My 19 year old Daughter has, on several occasions tried, to take her own life. I dont know how to help her anymore. She refuses to speak to me about anything beyond asking me what's for dinner. She says she is seeing several psychologists and is taking medication, but she lies to me constantly. I have been a single mother her whole life and she is my only child. I'm so scared. How can I support her if she wont let me?
In response to: Alone and confused
Kj21Casual Contributor
Hi @ils. It's so nice to hear from you.. I'm sorry to hear about your daughter and I feel for you too! While my daughter is not self-harming our stories seem very similar and what you are feeling really resonated with me. I have now been to the gp to get some support. I feel so helpless and scared of saying or doing the wrong thing. I am hoping this helps me be more equipped to help her. Take care of you too...
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