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How do you tell someone, such as a motherly figure (not really your mother), like a really good adult friend, how takes things very seriously, that you might be depressed, and you cut, and you want to well...commit suicide...
I don't want her to tell my parents, and freak out! So how would you go about telling someone that kinda of information? like through a letter, and how would you being it up?

First of all:
A pat on the back for you for trying to bring it up to somebody. Those are very dangerous behaviors that are a permanent solution to a temperary problem. So for that, a round of applause.

If I were you, I would sit her down, and just explain what has been going on in your life. If you have scars on your arms, show her them- and from there she should get the message. Tell her after that , that you are suicidal. Once you tell her about it, sure things will be difficult- but they will get better.
Good luck, stay strong, and once again- that is a very good choice for wanting to tell her.

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