Harm

I'm trying so so hard to not hurt myself but the feelings are so strong. I can't tell my parents because they would over react like last time and ground me and hate me. I told my counsellor but I won't see her until Thursday and I need help now. I want to just end things but I know I can't because of the few people I'd hurt. I'm so hurt and lost and scared

ALUMINA

Alumina is a free, online 7 week course for young people struggling with self-harm. Each course has up to 8 young people, all accessing the sessions from their own phones, tablets or laptops across the UK. The courses take place on different evenings of the week and are run by friendly, trained counsellors and volunteer youth workers. You don’t need an adult to refer you or sign you up, and no-one will see or hear you during the sessions – you’ll just join in via the chatbox. We want to help you to find your next steps towards recovery, wherever you are on your journey.

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