I don't really hide mine either, except for the deeper ones. If I do hide it, it's when I'm with family - I really don't want my grandmother to see my scars But I have a friend who just doesn't get it. He thinks all people who SI are suicidal. When I tried to explain the real reason for cutting, he denied it and just wouldn't listen. He says he's afraid to see my arm because of what I've done to myself. But when school starts again, I'm not going to hide it. Why should I have to? It just reminds me of what I went through and am still going through, and how far I've come even in the past 4 months.

Sorry about the rambling, it's just something I feel strongly about