[Hiraeth.]

Hi there, it's been a couple months since you created this thread and I hope you've been able to get back in touch with your friends. I think it's important to remember that while you care about your friends, the actions they take is ultimately up to them. You can talk to them, offer them support and advice or alternatives to self-harm, but only they can choose to stop doing it to themselves. It's a hard truth to hear, I know and especially when it's people you really care about; but you can only control yourself.

I'm glad you were able to stop self-harming and hope you haven't relapsed since then. Also, remember this: your parents really care about you. You're their child, they love you, they helped bring you on this planet. If you feel they are being too harsh on you, communicate that with them calmly. If they continue to be verbally abusive, then that's on them and not on you. Remember, you can only control your action and not the action of others.

Wishing you all the best.