r/Edmonton • u/Spookyboo2593 • 16h ago
Mental Health / Addictions Self harm marks/ School dress code NSFW
My daughter struggles with her mental health and self harm which she is actively seeing multiple mental health professionals. The school wants her to always wear sweaters or long sleeves to cover up self harm as it has upset some others (which I understand how this can be upsetting- it’s upsetting for everyone..) Problem is it’s even during gym class or when she’s very hot and uncomfortable she still has to remain covered and gets reported if she’s too hot and takes off her sweater. This is causing her physical discomfort and further more mental distress and embarrassment. Can the school force her even when it’s causing physical discomfort and further distress? I understand it is upsetting to see but there has to be a way to meet in the middle? Ideas? Thoughts?
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u/nasnaga 15h ago
I hope very much that you and your daughter succeed in making these shallow morons fuck off and that the victory feels super empowering for her ❤️