Dear Rabina,

With every cut, you're daughter is trying to eliminate the emotional pain she is suffering through physical pain. It helps for about 3 seconds and then the emotional pain just gets worse.

Take your daughter seriously. 100% seriously. That is what she's shouting through her injuries. She is suffering inside and is at her limits on how to deal with her life. She's begging for help. By saying it's not a big deal, you are just confirming her suspicions that no one is taking her seriously. Give her love and LISTEN to her. Take her fears and emotions seriously. Consider seeing a counsellor or even a family counseller because this might be one problem that's too big for you to handle.

Good luck.