How do you tell people things?

I have so many things I have to tell people, but I don't know how to do it... I really need to tell my boyfriend that I've self-harmed again, but I know that it's going to hurt him so much, and I really don't want him to do it too. Usually I can talk to him about anything, but this is different somehow. Then I have to tell my parents and my therapists and this friend of mine, but I don't want them to get mad or get worried. And eventually my dad's going to need to know that I'm not exactly interested in girls... Well basically there are many things that someone has to know or I'm going to explode, and I have no idea how to bring it up or even admit to it if someone else brings it up... I've always been just awful at communicating.

There are some topics that are tough to bring up regardless.......I suppose if the issue is one that is likely to be upsetting to someone, then perhaps some intro remarks such as these ones might help: "I need to tell you something because I really care about you. However, what I have to say might be distressing (upsetting) to you. I don't want to hurt you, but I need to be honest and bring this topic up.....So, here goes....."

Okay, other folks here, what do you suggest?

Oh wow, Captain, that is a very difficult situation to be in. Just take things one step at a time... I think maybe telling your therapist first would be the most important thing, because of the confidentiality, and also with the idea that he/she could help you along this process, so you don't always have to make these immense decisions by yourself. I agree with Traveling, that when you mention it to either your dad or your boyfriend, that you start off by mentioning how much you care for that loved one, which is why it's so important to you to be open and honest to them and talk about the things that have really been upsetting you lately and/or are a part of who you are, such as you hurting yourself. I'm not sure how much this helps, but I truly hope that it does, and that you continue to hang in there

That sounds like somethibg I could do... I know it's going to hurt though.

I guess telling the therapist is probably the most important. Thank you...