^^ that is something I work hard to make sure I stay away from! I never want to turn the focus away from the patient and their immediate need(s).
Thanks to everyone for their thoughtful responses. I don't think I would ever reveal this to anyone under 18 (or anyone too emotionally immature), though I know one teen who asked me about my scars.
The reason I asked is because I was working with a girl tonight who was having a horrible time trying not to SI. She even did it while I was sitting right there, watching her. She was expressing such an extreme lack of hope... she wanted "proof" that she could be hopeful for her future... that it *did*/could get better. I couldn't resist telling her that I had her proof... that I *was* her proof.
I think I made the right decision [to tell her]... I think it really did help [her]. I think it just scares me because it is uncomfortable for me to talk about it... and when I get uncomfortable, I feel like maybe it's a sign it's something I shouldn't be doing.
who knows........
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