[xxpaigiexx]

Hey there,

Have you explained to your boyfriend about how much his words hurt you? Maybe if he understood the hurt he was causing he may choose his words a little more carefully and try to be a little more understanding of your feelings. It sounds like he doesn't understand why people self-harm or why people would be suicidal. So many more people go through these things, but a lot of people suffer in silence. Maybe you could show him some stats online and how him just how common self-harm is. Try to explain to him why you self-harm and let him know that you need his support, especially if you are going to ever try to stop, he can help or he can hinder you and right now it sounds like his words and opinions are harming your recovery.

If your boyfriend can't understand or is not willing to try then maybe it could be an idea to consider breaking things off. Positive people make all the difference but when you're with someone who is not willing to understand or at least try to it can be all the more detrimental to your recovery.

Best of luck,
Paige