Nicky's daughter started self-harming when she was about eleven years old. She was eventually diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, and has worked hard on alternative coping strategies. Nicky is very proud that she has not self-harmed for some time.

Anna's daughter started self-harming when she was fifteen and a half, but stopped after six months. Anna describes her contact with services and strategies for dealing with self-harm.

Sharon's daughter is now 15 and started self-harming at around the age of 12. Sharon's own history gives her some understanding of her daughter's motivation to self-harm.