Opening up to someone

I finally told my mom about my SH. It was one of the hardest things I’ve had to do and honestly idk how I feel about it…but I was wondering if any of you have told anyone and how did it go? I know it’s super difficult to do so you should be proud if you have

My mum found out by accident and she was furious with me for doing that to myself. I got sneakier after that.

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The day that I finally told my father about my SH I was covered in fresh SH and he was upset but didn't get mad about it. he knew that I was getting help for other issues and I would have to get help for this one as well.

My at the time girlfriend on the other hand was not happy at all. I Had clearly been hiding it from her and she had no idea that I was hurting myself until I told her when we met up after we broke up. It hurt her I could tell but this was part of my life and she was going to have to deal with it.

Everyone else that I have told as far as friends have been upset but nothing sticks out in particular.

I had told my husband about my history of self injury before we got married. When I first got diagnosed with bipolar disorder and started cutting again he didn't like it but he eventually grew to understand why I do it. We have an agreement that I don't have to tell him when I cut but if he notices my cuts and wants to check in with me about them I'll be honest about how I'm doing. It's such a shameful secret for so many of us and I think it's important to have at least one person you trust. I still feel uncomfortable talking to my therapist or pdoc about it but figure they can't help if I'm not honest.