Found out that my little sister cuts her arms? Help?

[Katie]

I used to cut when I was around that age, too. It's not so much having someone to talk to as having someone to talk to that you can trust. Nobody wants other people to know when they cut--it's humiliating. It is a statement of weakness that makes you feel like you need to physically hurt in order to stop being emotionally hurt. Don't confront her. Let her know you're there for her and that she can trust you. Tell her you're never too busy to talk to her if she ever wants to talk. If she doesn't approach you in a couple of days, then ask a few questions. Don't bluntly ask why she's cutting. Say that you noticed them, and that you're worried about her. If this still doesn't help, maybe talk to her school counselor and ask that she arrange a meeting with her. I hope this helps.