Kids, Health and Injury: Today, I had a rubber band around my wrist for too long, and...

By Anonymous - 29/07/2019 22:00 - United States

Today, I had a rubber band around my wrist for too long, and it ended up leaving faint red marks around my wrist. My mom saw them, thought they were scars, and is now convinced I'm a cutter, "like the ones I've seen on the news," and won't believe my story. FML

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Miss_Whipped 43

Monday 29 July 2019 23:02

So just wait an hour or two.

sisoladra 20

Tuesday 30 July 2019 5:47

Well, once it fades you'll have your proof and both probably have a good laugh over it. So don't stress to much.

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Miss_Whipped 43

Monday 29 July 2019 23:02

So just wait an hour or two.

minkyrose 1

Tuesday 30 July 2019 1:59

I disagree. cutting is serious, and rubber band marks wear off. either you're not telling a complete truth, or your mother will be convinced you're not a cutter in the morning. scars don't shrink and go away in a day.

Darebearius 7

Tuesday 30 July 2019 3:34

What exactly are you disagreeing with here? I'm sure op has common sense and wouldn't lie about it. Insinuating they're lying about it is off-standish.

sisoladra 20

Tuesday 30 July 2019 5:47

Well, once it fades you'll have your proof and both probably have a good laugh over it. So don't stress to much.

mssileas 25

Tuesday 30 July 2019 7:39

I've been a cutter for a long time, never tried to go full circle around my wrist. What an odd thought. I'd say wait an hour to show her the faded lines, but she'll just think you're a magic healer...

alycion 38

Tuesday 30 July 2019 10:45

Not uncommon for those trying to break or hide self harming to use a rubber band on the wrist. Be happy she noticed and is taking it seriously. Because if you were suffering, you’d most likely lie about it and not get help. Let her ease her mind and know you can actually talk to her about these things.