Today I had to go to the school nurse because my lip is bleeding. (I have chapped lips.) The people in the clinic told me to take my jacket off, I was hesitant because I didn't want them to see the cuts, bruises, and scars. They made me take it off and they saw it. They asked me what happened and I made up a lie that the cat did it, and the bruises were from sports. They finally got the truth out of me and the they said they need to contact my parents to let them know!!! I told them that I get nervous and scratch myself when people get too close to me. Then I told them the story of my abuse back in Florida before I moved here so I get anxious and nervous when people are too close. They gave me a little mood ball for when that happens to squeeze when I feel nervous, anxious, mad, etc. They haven't told them yet because my parents haven't said a word to me about it... I told them not to tell my parents because I don't know how they would react. I was living with my dad's mom for a bit, (they have shared legal custody over me and my brother.) I just moved back with them a little over a month ago. My brother stayed with my nana while I left. WHAT DO I DO?!?! I'm scared that they are going to tell my parents!!! D: (Sorry if there is any autocorrect.)
Take it as a positive thing, at least now you could get some help. Remember so many kids self harm because they want the attention, this is not your case here but when they see that you are anxious or depressed they will do their best in helping you, family or school.