Hey Lise. I didn't mean to sound mean and that is a difficult situation with your mom being a nurse. My dad was a pastor so we always had to be the perfect family and never have any problems or make any mistakes. It was a horrible lie we lived and I was tormented by not being able to get any help.

If your mom is a nurse (and I know it's scary and she might be mad) I'm pretty sure she would at least want to treat your wound at home, even if she doesn't want everyone at the hospital knowing about it. She would know if you need further help. If you can't tell her, write her a note. If you think she would freak out (I don't know her so I can't say), get to a clinic or somewhere that she doesn't work. I really think she would want to know and I think she'd be more upset if you let it go and become infected by not telling anyone. She's still your mom and doesn't want you to get sick, even if it might be uncomfortable for her to face the fact that you have problems that need immediate attention.

I'm not saying that the future is perfect or rosy...mine hasn't been and I'm still not totally well. I'm only saying that with time, distance from family, and perspective, you will find happiness. 2004-2007 were the happiest years of my life (moved out in '04). I've sunk into a depression these past two years, but I can look back and those 3 and know it won't always be this way.

Take care of you.