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Re: How do I tell my teacher about my self-harm? -
March 11th 2014, 07:14 PM
Hey there,
First off I want to say it's great that you want to tell someone about your self-harm That is a very big step into recovery. I think the best way to talk to him is to just be open and honest with him. You could start the conversation by telling him how much you trust him and that you need to talk to someone about something and thought he was the perfect person. And just ease into the heavier stuff and take your time don't rush it.
As for making him keep it between the two of you I'm not sure if there is away. Teachers are required to report things like this. But there are some teachers out there that will keep it between the two of you until they honestly think they have to tell for your safety. I would just ask him if he would keep it between the two of you but later if he feels like its necessary to tell someone else to have him tell you before he goes to anyone else first. I don't think this should put you off telling him at all.
Also since this is your first post and I don't know if your aware of this. There is a really great alternative thread to self harm here you might want to check out.
I hope everything works out for you and if you ever need to talk you can pm/vm me anytime Good Luck
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