... I don't think she comments on it one way or another. I think she knows I have a big issue with being "needy/attention seeking" and if she mentioned that thats what she thought I was doing - it would probably permanently shut me down so it's probably best not to say anything. My whole life i've been accused of being annoying/overly emotional for what felt like any and every reaction I made, especially crying. So she has mentioned that that is my way of crying. Of the times we have talked about it, she has said that the scars/cutting are just symptoms of a deeper issue/hurt. It frustrates me because she said last session that I was doing better (and I really was) so i'm kind of even more embarrassed to mention this. I think I likely won't because it's the only way I can prove to myself that attention is not what I want.

Thanks for your kind words everybody. I don't think the burn is that bad, it's small, white and relatively painless. I think keeping it covered will suffice and everything else is as discreet as always.