Annette's son started self-harming when he was 17. He used various methods, including cutting, overdoses, electrocution and hanging, and has threatened to jump from high places. Annette never gave up supporting him; he is now much happier and no longer harms himself.

Fiona's 28 year old son has a long history of self-harm, which started when he was 9 after sexual abuse by his father. Fiona supported him through problems with drugs and alcohol and was relieved when he recently said he no longer wanted to die, though she is constantly vigilant.

Jo found out that her younger daughter was harming herself when she had a mental health crisis aged 19. Jo's experiences of her daughter's illness have influenced her professional treatment of young people who self-harm.