[Patricia F.]

Sam, as a high school teacher for more than 30 years, I can assure you that you aren't the only young person who has avoided sharing her 'real' self with others. My guess is that you are afraid to make yourself vulnerable to others by allowing them too much access to your feelings. Your sense is that if people know too much, they can somehow harm you with the information. Of course, that is a double-edged sword because if you never share anything, you can't ask for, or hope for, the understanding, help, and/or support that you might need. I'm concerned by your reference to 'broken bones.' Are you not sharing this information because of HOW these injuries happened? If so, then you really MUST seek adult assistance. Do you have access to counselors or mental health professionals in your school or community? Those people are trained to offer guidance in such difficult situations. Don't be afraid to go to them and tell them what's going on! However, if you find that too scary, then you need to open up to someone whom you feel you can trust and ask for advice and help. Your friends can't read your mind. If you need them, then you must tell them so. Most people really aren't out to harm you, and they'd rather help if they can. If you are trying to protect others at the expense of your own well-being, you are making a mistake. You must take care of yourself!

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Name : Patricia F., Gender : F, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 57, City : Louisville, State : CO Country : United States, Occupation : Teacher, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, 

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