Depressed

Dear Aiko,

My mum broke her leg a couple of weeks ago, so I've had to pick up all the chores (cooking, cleaning etc) which I'm fine with, but it's also made my dad very mean, he usually is very mean, but lately it's been particularly bad. He always yells and calls me names and swear at me, and embarrases me all the time. So today, I cut myself for the first time in a long time. I'm so depressed about everything lately. What can I do to help myself?
-Katie

Dear Katie,

Try to stop cutting. It doesn't help solve your problem. Find someone who you can confide in. Tell them your all your emotions and feelings. If you don't have any trusted friends, find a crisis hotline to confide in, or e-mail me at askaiko.webnode@gmail.com. Communication will help stop the stress and emotional pain, cutting yourself will only help you temporarily forget.

Sincerely,

Aiko