[Celticroots]

I am doing the program My Voice My Choice. ( I am in the U.S. But not all states have My Voice My Choice but mine does.) That is designed to help people who have disabilities to live independently. I am high-functioning, but I do have someone who helps me during the day with money management, budgeting, cooking, etc. I have been able to choose who I want to help me so I am not matched with someone I don't click with.

While filling out the paperwork for the program, they asked if there was anything that the participant (me) struggled with. Self-harm was listed. Which is what I struggle with.

Anyway, I know I'll have to tell my helper about my self-harm eventually. I like being with her, but I am worried about how she will react. My self-harm is not something I talk about, unless someone has to know like in my helper's case.

Plus, I don't want her to accidentally see my SI bruises and think I am being abused, so I took that into consideration.

Anyway, I am worried about bringing it up. I was thinking I could have her talk to my counselor who could help her better understand self-harm.

Do you guys have other suggestions?