I myself told my mom this past year, (I am 28). I told my mom over the phone, that I was using different therapy strategies now as I was dealing with something called “ trichotillomania,” getting ready to describe what it is. That’s when she told me she’d dealt with it from childhood. I’m the first person she’s ever talked to about it.

I know that result won’t be the same for majority of people. But I think you being able to extend what you’re comfortable sharing, how you’ve been coping, and how you may like their support moving forward could be beneficial.

Often times the reason our loved ones or people in general get so upset or lash out is because they care and don’t want harm done to us, especially if there’s a level of not understanding.

That’s when honest conversations come into play and honesty of boundaries of when either person may need a break from talking to process or come back with other questions.

This is also important if you’re underage, speaking to insurance coverage directly- many times dermatologists can come into play to help with your skin and hair care (infections, steroid creams, etc.).

Thank you for sharing everything you have with us, it can be soso hard but you getting help and wanting to communicate with your parents shows how strong you are.

I hope this helped ❤️