I've been cutting since January. I've cut about every day since then and while they aren't deep and I've never needed stitches or anything for them, they're... there. The problem is I live up North and I've been cutting on my lower arms and legs and as soon as spring/summer arrive, I can't get away with wearing jeans and a sweater. I have 40+ marks on my right leg alone... this isn't something I can hide for much longer.

Umm... so I guess my question is... how should I break this news to my parents? I freak out just thinking about it. I'm not sure I'll do it now...soon...ever. But I don't want them to just 'find out'. It's not an IF they find out, it's a WHEN and HOW. I know as soon as they know my life will get even more unpleasent.

If you are a parent, what would be the least horrible way to hear this from your kid? For the record, I hope you never have to.

Argh... I'm nervous just writing this! They'll yell and cry and ask me why I did it... blame themselves and never let me out of thier sight period, much less with anything even remotely sharp and pointy!

Another issue is that I don't want to quit cutting. Yes, I know I am a total idiot. It... I don't know! I just can't let it go. But they'll try and make me. They won't get me help. They'll punish me. Not because they're bad parents, but because they don't understand. They'll think I did it for attention. UGH! Why did I not think of all this when I made that first stupid cut?!?

Suggestions, someone? Anyone?