Amy’s Story
Amy’s story I was referred to Penumbra’s Self-Harm Network Scotland service when I was going through a hard time at school. Throughout my support, my Peer Practitioner Kayleigh would ask me questions. At the start I was feeling really bad: I used to self-harm and drink a lot, but the support I got really helped […]
Tracy’s Story
Tracy’s story Hi, I’m Tracy. I have been in long-term domestic, physically and sexually abusive relationships and started self-harming during my last relationship. I am now scarred for life. I ended up suicidal. But, getting help from Self-Harm Network Scotland really turned things around for me. Thankfully, I was being supported by Kayleigh, one of […]
Claire’s Story
Claire’s story My name is Claire, I’m 15 years old and I like to do sports like Taekwondo and dancing. I like to stay busy. I self-harmed for about 18 months, then my mum found out. I struggled with the thought of accessing support, but my mum was really supportive and explained to me that […]
