Hi Shelley, You are not alone. You remind me of myself at that age. I use to do the same thing, and still have all the ugly scars that I can't hide any longer. My mother thinks that I am evil, and only care about myself. When I use to try to talk to her about my feelings, she'd say that it's normal, that I would get over it, and to stop being so selfish. Please talk to a counselor at school or a teacher. Your family is just like my family, very set in their old ways, and they don't believe that depression is an illness...they think it's just a way to get attention. I am about 12 years older than you are, and I am still harming myself, making new scars and living with my parents. It may be too late for me, but it's not for you. Please talk to someone now....people are more responsive and open to depression these days, especially the school system. Let me know how you are doing.
