<span style='font-size: 11pt'> <span style='font-family: Georgia'> <span style="color: #663366"> of course it hurts. that's why they do it. to release the endorphins & help the psychic pain ~~~ at least that's my understanding of it.
have you spoken to her psychiatrist about the behavior? her primary care doctor about the infection risks?
i can certainly understand your discomfort about doing a body examination. it would make me uncomfortable too....& it could lead to allegations. that's why you need to talk to her docs before doing anything like that. this could be tricky territory.
we have parents here with-more experience with-cutting. hopefully they will be along soon & can offer you more precise advise.
kris </span> </span> </span>