I used to cut daily but I was in remission for 5 years. This week I relapsed and I now have over 20 cuts on my thighs. I am embarrassed and ashamed and I’m unsure of how to hide them from my partner.

They can be covered with bandaids or with gauze but that looks incredibly suspicious. Other then self harm there is no feasible explanation. I am afraid of having this conversation with him because my self harm has always been talking about in retrospect and I do not want to concern him / have this affect his perception of my stability. 

I am hoping I can put this behind me again and continue to develop healthier coping strategies. This year has been incredibly difficult for me so far and I forgive myself for having relapsed.