jetblack, I understand what you're going through, and it's a really uncomfortable situation to be in. Just please remember, they are ignorant to what cutting really is. They don't understand and they judge what they don't understand. It's nothing personal against you, they just don't know what it's really like for those of us who SI or have SI'd and still have the scars to prove it.

I hope things look up for you, and try not to be too paranoid about your cuts. I actually think your excuse as to where you cut came from was a good one, use it whenever you feel you need to use it. You can either make up an excuse such as the one you made up to protect yourself from their judgements, or you can tell the truth and see how they react. I hid mine for a very long time. Then the truth came out. Sure, I got judged for it and looked at funny, but I found out who my true friends were in the meantime as well. Best of wishes to you.