Im kinda in the same situation, but with my dad. Kinda.
basically I just came out with it all when I flipped out and I was totally pissed one night... I cried, he cried... then the next day none of us mentioned anything! So just coming out with it when ur drunk is not the way to go lol.
Then about a month ago we went for a drive and for a meal, whilst we was waiting for our foods, I just came out with 'I think we need to talk... Im not well...' He took it quite well, but I was a lil pissed off that he mentioned that he remembered the night when we were both drunk n he just didnt wanna mention anything!
The only thing I havent mentioned is my self injury, which is probably the biggest problem for me. He doesnt know about it but I think its something that I must speak out about, as I know he will be of great help to me. My friend mentioned that I wrote a diary of it, and everything that I was feeling for about a month, and if its not too upsetting then give it to him to read.... If Im brave enough lol.
If your so scared by telling them face to face then why dont you write a letter or something? Or go with the diary idea? The thing is tho, i dont wanna scare him or upset him, but these things just have to be done... If I wanna help myself, I have to let the people around me know just how much I am struggling... so I have all the support I need.
Good luck, sorry If I wasnt any help I dont really know how to approach the subject myself!!
babyg xXx
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