self-harming behavior

When you discover that someone you care about is self-harming, it can feel like the ground shifts beneath you. You may feel scared, confused, or even helpless. At the same time, you might worry that one wrong sentence could make things worse.
That fear is understandable. Words carry weight, especially when someone is already carrying deep emotional pain.

Let’s walk through how to support someone who self-harms in a way that protects connection instead of unintentionally increasing shame.